head. Note the five parts: (1) the head; (2) the breast and arms; (3) the belly and the thighs; (4) the legs; (5) the feet. These five are preserved distinct throughout. Compare: Daniel 2:34-35, and Daniel 2:38-44, and Daniel 2:45.
gold... clay (Daniel 2:33). Note that the most precious metal, and the highest specific gravity was at the top, decreasing with its descent: (1) gold. Dan 19:3. (2) silver. Dan 10:51. (3) brass. Daniel 8:5. (4) iron. Daniel 7:6. (5) clay. Daniel 1:9, so that it was top-heavy from the first.