The second head of the beast represents Assyria. This mighty kingdom also attempted to wipe out God’s people.
وَبِذلِكَ ،‏ حَاوَلَ ٱلشَّيْطَانُ أَنْ يَمْحُوَ شَعْبَ ٱللهِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَأْتِيَ ٱلنَّسْلُ .‏