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Four kingdoms of Daniel

Okay kiddo, so in the Bible, there is a book called Daniel, and it talks about four kingdoms that will rise to power. These kingdoms are like big clubs or groups of people who rule over countries and territories.

The first kingdom is called Babylon, and it is ruled by a king named Nebuchadnezzar. He is a powerful but proud king, and he thinks he can do whatever he wants. But eventually, his kingdom falls apart, and he loses everything.

The second kingdom is called the Medo-Persian Empire, and it is ruled by two kings named Mede and Persian. They are very powerful, and it takes a lot of people to keep their kingdom going. But eventually, they too fall apart.

The third kingdom is called the Greek Empire, and it is ruled by a great leader named Alexander the Great. He is known for being a warrior and a conqueror, and he conquers a lot of land during his time. But eventually, he dies, and his empire falls apart.

The fourth and final kingdom is a bit different. It is ruled by a powerful leader who is very cruel and mean. He persecutes and oppresses many people, and he even thinks he is a god. But eventually, a group of rebels rise up against him, and he is defeated.

So, these are the four kingdoms that Daniel talks about in the Bible. They all rise to power, but eventually, they all fall apart because of their own weaknesses and bad choices.