searching history for the fulfillment of prophecy.  Numbers do not require interpretation.  Forget about numbers being symbolic.  If it says seven, count ’em, it means seven.  If it says a thousand years, look for a thousand years.  It’s real easy, there was only one empire that lasted that long and guess what, it was a Christian one where they reigned with Christ.  If you are looking for the reign of Christ, you won’t find it in history and you won’t find it in the bible either.

Watch for more pieces that fit.  Blessed is the one who looks.