it was.

Revelation 13:5, 7
The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. . . .

Daniel 5:18-22
As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. . . .

Daniel 7:6
Next, as I watched, another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule.

John 19:11
Jesus answered, "You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin."

they should not.

Revelation 11:7
When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.

Job 2:6
"Very well, " said the LORD to Satan. "He is in your hands, but you must spare his life."

they should be.

Revelation 9:10
They had tails with stingers like scorpions, which had the power to injure people for five months.

five.

and their.

Revelation 9:3
And out of the smoke, locusts descended on the earth, and they were given power like that of the scorpions of the earth.