Beasts of Revelation 13 - Arafat and his Prime Minister

[ephraim]

   The Beast of the Sea – Rev. 13

“And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns.” The ten horns are ten kings, Rev. 17:12. "And here is the mind which has wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the women sitteth", Rev.17:9.

The mystery of the seven heads is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to the understanding of Bible prophecy. As a result of a misinterpretation, scholars have caused all other prophecies to be misinterpreted. This widely accepted mistake has blinded the Christian world. God will surely come as a thief in the night. The beast nations do not involve a Revived Roman Empire. Also , the concept that Rome is the seat of the beast simply because it sits on seven hills is also false. The connection that has to be made concerning this prophecy is that 7 heads are 7 mountains and the 7 mountains are 7 nations. In other words, when mountains are used in scripture many times it is referring to nations. The last beast empire is Islamic.

The seven nations that compose the beast empire are Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Jordan and Egypt. The ten kings are all the present rulers of these countries plus the three that are subdued by Arafat. These are Netanyahu, Barak and Sharon. Arafat is the little horn, which is the eleventh, and represents the land of Palestine. Collectively, these nations compose the beast of Revelation 13 with Arafat as their leader.

The beast with seven heads and ten horns is Yasser Arafat. He is mentioned in Dan. 11:23. "And after a league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people". Dan. 9:27 says it more precisely. " And he [Arafat] shall confirm the covenant with many [Rabin] for one week".

There is a major difference between the beast, false prophet and the Antichrist. These are three separate individuals. 2nd Thess. chapter 2 talks about the man of sin. This is the Antichrist. He cannot be revealed until the falling away first. This falling away happens when Satan and his angels are cast out of heaven. This is written in Rev. chapter 12. The Antichrist is Satan. He will not be revealed until the rapture happens first.

This only leaves the false prophet, Abu Mazen or Ahmed Qureia. This man has all the power of the first beast [ARAFAT] and causes them to worship him, whose deadly wound was healed. The deadly head [Nation] wound is the land taken by Israel in the 1967 war and wanted by the Arabs for a Palestinian homeland. As land is given back to the Arabs through negotiation it is being healed.

"And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space”. Rev. 17:10

In 1948, in Israel's war for independence, they were attacked by 5 Arab nations. These nations were Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt. All of these nations lost the war and in 1949 four of them signed armistice agreements.

And one is, refers to Israel. Israel won its war of independence.

The other that had not yet come was Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian Authority.

“And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition." Rev. 17:11

Due to Yasser Arafat’s corruption and terrorism, Israel and the United States ended negotiations with him and called for new Palestinian leadership. Abu Mazen was elected new Palestinian Prime Minister and is the eighth and is of the seventh [Arafat]. Once the Arabs take over Jerusalem , the Prime Minister will cause them to worship Arafat and Satan.

Jesus is LORD. The Watchman of Ephraim - Hosea 9:8

[2nd Timothy]

NOTE:

Deleted my previous reply.

Hopefully no one cares  

Grace and Peace!

[hilkiah]

ephraim

What a wonderful job of carving the edges of the puzzle pieces to make them all fit.  

But first, can you explain that thing about the 7 again?
You know, where you said:

The seven nations that compose the beast empire are Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Jordan and Egypt. The ten kings are all the present rulers of these countries plus the three that are subdued by Arafat.

Here you seemed to have listed 7 prominient (perhaps not the the most prominient, Saudi Arabia wasn't mentioned, you know, where the mecca of their faith resides?) islamic nations. The major issue here are the 3 leaders subdued by Arafat, then you mentioned: Netanyahu, Barak and Sharon. Only obstacle here is that these three are not islamic, but are Israelis. How do you reconcile this little problem  

[ephraim]

 Whether you want to believe it or not the beast of Revelation 13 also includes Israel.  There could be no conflict without the participation of an adversary. The beast subdues three kings , this is also the little horn , or little nation as horns represent nations. The image of the beast rising up out of the sea includes Israel in as much as it shows how the beast and the members of his confederacy confront Israel...

Remember horns represent kings. It never says anywhere that these kings cant all be from the same country. Democracy and freedom to vote have caused the Israeli people to vote in and out Prime Ministers mostly based on the ebb and flow of the peace process. Arafat and his terrorists are responsible for this and Arafat braggs to this fact as some newspaper articles have printed...Ephraim

[JudgeNot]

I will not get directly involved in this thread - even thought I do have passionate beliefs on the subject, I try to take the advice from Proverbs 26:17 as often as needed.  

Having said that:
One of the best explanations I’ve ever read concerning the beast (and many other things from Revelation) is from Hal Lindsey in his book ‘Late Great Planet Earth’.  I realize the book was written about 30 years ago, and in it Hal “predicts” the second coming by around 1980-something – it is still a page turner.  I would recommend it to anyone interested in Bible Prophesy.

[2nd Timothy]

JudgeNot,

I too have read this book, and agree with most of it.  I have done quite a bit of research as of late regarding this very topic.  I am still studying current events which appear to relate to things Daniel and Revelation speak of regarding it.  I don't believe things are in their final form as of yet, howevermakings of the feet and toes of Daniel's statue are coming into view every so clearly these days, as well as hints of numerous other things spoken of.  Its getting harder and harder for me to deny these things are coming to pass, even though many do.  I deleted my first post to avoid strife, much like your advice from Proverbs 26:17.

Jesus was not pleased with the Jewish leaders lack of understanding of prophetic events concerning his day and first coming.  Their lack of knowledge in this area affected their ability to understand Gods plan of Grace and Salvation.  The unfulfilled events remaining on the prophetic calender are huge, and should be very important for the church and every believer to understand these days.  Everytime I post on this subject, I feel a sense of restraint as if walking on eggshells amongst my fellow brothers and sisters.  Maybe I'm wrong for feeling that way, but it seems impossible to avoid debate sharing my thoughts in this area.  I will suffice it to say, don't listen to me!  Go to the word of God and see what he has to say regarding these things.   Understanding prophecy will not only educate us regarding Gods plan for mankind in future events, but will bring light to many other areas of scripture we would otherwise not understand, much like the Jewish the leaders in Jesus day.  

God will help us understand his prophecies if we search his word, and ask him to help us.  I hope others will take this as encouragment, and not some other way.


Grace and Peace!

[JudgeNot]

2ndT - Well Put:
Be ready! - (For as a thief in the night) it could happen at any second! (Or not!) For only God knows the time.  

Lord Jesus - the sooner the better!  AMEN!

[chris_carman]

      But if these men are the Beast, how may I ask do all men have to except thier mark (they have no control over the rest of the world
         I feel that the beast is the G-unit for
          "you can't buy or sell unless you had this mark" Lloyd BANKS young BUCK 50 CENT
         $$$$  is a global thing which all men need if they wish to purchase or sell anything


        By the grace of GOD may you all be blessed

[ephraim]

 Chris's Quote:

  "But if these men are the Beast, how may I ask do all men  
  have to except thier mark (they have no control over the
  rest of the world"
 
   This statement would be better said all men concerned will except their mark. Christians will not except this mark as they will already be in heaven. The mark of the beast is the name, or the number of his name or his mark. Any of which will send a soul to eternal damnation. If the truth be known Islam and any other non-Christian religion that denies Jesus is already marked for destruction. The Watchman of Ephraim Hosea 9:8

[JudgeNot]

People will accept 'the mark' because they have rejected Christ, and have been told they can not trade (buy food, medicine, fuel, shelter, safety) unless they are 'marked' as a 'patriot' of the 'new world order'.

More will accept the 'mark' than will reject it.  Secular society is actively promoting an advanced form of the 'mark' now (implanted chips).  However, I don't see this as 'The mark' - just a forerunner.  'The mark' will be mandatory - take the 'mark' or else...
Woe unto them who accept...  (not except - but accept).