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The end part of the continued narrative
that began in Chapter 10, speaks about end time prophecy. While reading
this chapter I happen to noticed that the wording of Daniel 12
sounded a lot like Ezekiel Chapters 38, and 39. Because they did sound similar, I looked in various commentaries that I own to see what others have written about this connection. Not a single commentary I looked at mentioned the connection between
the two. Reading both passages about a half a dozen times, the
conclusion that I am forced to come up with is that the events of
Ezekiel and Daniel are one and the same.
Ezekiel 38,39 = Daniel 11:45
The chapters of Ezekiel 38 and 39 are
commonly called "The Russian Chapters of Ezekiel." The reason they are called the Russian Chapters is because they refer to the ancient names of
Russia and China as Gog and Magog. If someone is genuinely interested in the study of how this conclusion is reached, then I recommend a book called “The
Russian Chapters of Ezekiel” by Rev. W.M.H. Milner which is available from
Destiny Publishers in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
The specific point of the topic of why the Gog and Magog invasion is directed to the White Western
nations is outlined in a book called “Russia Will Invade America”
by Sheldon Emry. Although this book was printed when America was in the Cold War
with Russia, the information is still valid. I give free copies of
this book to anyone that supplies an address for me to mail it to, I
have about 60-70 copies left. See right hand column under “Free
Offers” if your interested.
The Union Jack is actually the Union of Jacob, Father Yahweh forces the armies of Gog and Magog to attack the Nations of Israel prior to them being fully prepared; Ezekiel 38:4, Jacob-Israel was the name of a man in the Bible, and Israelites are his descendants.
First, my personal opinion about a Gog-Magog invasion.
In both accounts (Ezekiel and Daniel), the Gog Magog forces will attack Israel by heading in a North, and, or, Northeast direction. There are no words to describe the direction of Northeast in Hebrew and is why the Bible specifically states North and East in Ezekiel 38:15, and Daniel 11:44. For Russia to attack the United States, they would have to begin the attack by going over the North Pole with missiles and planes, and under the pole with submarines. They will both attack to their North, and they would come at us from our North. Eventually, Russian, and, or, Chinese troops would have to land in America to occupy territory. During the cold war in the 1980's, there were 6 Russian armored divisions off the coast of Alaska, and only one infantry brigade who's only purpose was to defend the Alaskan Pipeline and Elmandorf Air Force Base for 24 hours, until the 82nd airborne arrived for reinforcement.
Alaska is the shortest and most direct route to the United States from Russia for ground troops. It also makes sense to invade via the Northern states of New England and Washington State to establish footholds to invade the rest of the country. Think about this tidbit, if Russia invaded America from the Southern border of Texas for example, just the number of Texan civilians with firearms would produce a lot of dead Russians. The Russians would beg the United States military for their rescue.
In both accounts (Ezekiel and Daniel), the Gog Magog forces will attack Israel by heading in a North, and, or, Northeast direction. There are no words to describe the direction of Northeast in Hebrew and is why the Bible specifically states North and East in Ezekiel 38:15, and Daniel 11:44. For Russia to attack the United States, they would have to begin the attack by going over the North Pole with missiles and planes, and under the pole with submarines. They will both attack to their North, and they would come at us from our North. Eventually, Russian, and, or, Chinese troops would have to land in America to occupy territory. During the cold war in the 1980's, there were 6 Russian armored divisions off the coast of Alaska, and only one infantry brigade who's only purpose was to defend the Alaskan Pipeline and Elmandorf Air Force Base for 24 hours, until the 82nd airborne arrived for reinforcement.
Alaska is the shortest and most direct route to the United States from Russia for ground troops. It also makes sense to invade via the Northern states of New England and Washington State to establish footholds to invade the rest of the country. Think about this tidbit, if Russia invaded America from the Southern border of Texas for example, just the number of Texan civilians with firearms would produce a lot of dead Russians. The Russians would beg the United States military for their rescue.
The similarities between Ezekiel and Daniel are as follows:
In both passages the invading army will
come up against Israel.
The time that
they both invade is the exact same time, both invade during the
last days.
The same people(s) are named as
components of both invading armies. One account names the Libyans and
Ethiopians as allies to this invading force; Daniel 11:43. The other
name of Persia is included with this invasion of Ethiopia and Libya;
Ezekiel 38:5.
In Daniel 12:4, We are told that knowledge shall be increased. Knowledge is defined differently in the Bible, than it does at a secular college. To the Bible knowledge means to hear intelligently and to obey, Strong's Concordance #8085. Only real knowledge comes from Father Yahweh. This increase in knowledge is in response to a famine of knowledge that will come upon the land prior to this in understanding the Bible; Hosea 4:6, If we are not totally there now, then we are very close; Amos 8:11-13. The hearing of the bible is what produces faith; Romans 10:17. The book of Luke asks the question. When the Messiah returns will he find faith? Luke 18:8. This tells me that the Bible will not be preached in the last days.
Spirituality of Daniel 12
The opening thought of Daniel 12 actually starts in Daniel 11:44 when a
“tiding” (piece of news that comes from Christian Israel), troubles this Anti-Christ type person that
controls all the power of the world. He can work miracles, and is able to call down fire from above; Rev 13:13. This person causes tribulation for true Christians (make it hard for Christians to worship Father Yahweh Strong's #2347). And eventually will attack the Christian Israel nations. I can only guess what the "tiding" consists of in this verse. It has something to do with Christian Israel not bowing down to the demonic Anti-Christ and not rejecting Yashua Messiah during and the 3 ½ years or 1260
plus 30 days that he will work his lies; V. 11 There are special blessing for those who
wait an additional 45 days atop of that; V.12. It's my guess that the tiding is a mark would be issued to the world and that
would absolutely denounce Father Yahweh as sovereign. I believe that all will know
exactly what this mark is at that time and there will be no doubt what this is to anyone. If Israel
is spiritually awakened to their identity as I believe, and refuse
this mark, the tiding will be “No king, but King Jesus.” This is why it's promised that in verse 1 of Daniel 12 that Michael
the Archangel will personally protect the ones that are Christians and that remain faithful to the Word of God John 1:1.
One final note, I know I may have mentioned some the events above out of order from Daniel 12, however if you notice that the verses that describe the events of this chapter all start with the word "And", this means that these events may happen at the same time or could possibly happen out of sequence.
One final note, I know I may have mentioned some the events above out of order from Daniel 12, however if you notice that the verses that describe the events of this chapter all start with the word "And", this means that these events may happen at the same time or could possibly happen out of sequence.
Praise the Lord for his word!
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