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Seven Empires. That Ruled the World. 1. Egypt. Enslaved Israel 232 Years. 1864-1632 B.C. Egypt Controlled Philistia as vassal states during the Amarna Period, and opressed Israel Egypt Attacked Jerusalem in 979/978 B.C. An Early Pharoah Took Abraham’s Wife. 2. Assyria. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Seven EmpiresSeven EmpiresThat Ruled the WorldThat Ruled the World

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1. Egypt1. Egypt Enslaved Israel 232 Enslaved Israel 232

Years.Years. 1864-1632 B.C.1864-1632 B.C. Egypt Controlled Egypt Controlled

Philistia as vassal states Philistia as vassal states during the Amarna during the Amarna Period, and opressed Period, and opressed IsraelIsrael

Egypt Attacked Egypt Attacked Jerusalem in 979/978 Jerusalem in 979/978 B.C.B.C.

An Early Pharoah Took An Early Pharoah Took Abraham’s WifeAbraham’s Wife

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2. Assyria2. Assyria Conquered the Known WorldConquered the Known World Exiled the Northern Kingdom of Israel (724-720 B.C.)Exiled the Northern Kingdom of Israel (724-720 B.C.) Attempted to Conquer Judah in 711 B.C.Attempted to Conquer Judah in 711 B.C.

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3. Babylon3. Babylon Conquered the Conquered the

known World in 604 known World in 604 B.C.B.C.

Exiled Judah for 70 Exiled Judah for 70 years (597-528 years (597-528 B.C.)B.C.)

Ruled the World for Ruled the World for 66 ½ years 66 ½ years

(604-539 b.c.)(604-539 b.c.) Will Rule AgainWill Rule Again

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Babylonian Empire 570 B.C.Babylonian Empire 570 B.C.

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4. Persia (Iran/4. Persia (Iran/ElamElam)) Ruled the World after Babylon Ruled the World after Babylon

(539-338 B.C.)(539-338 B.C.) Biblical NamesBiblical Names Cyrus I (the Great)Cyrus I (the Great) Darius the MedeDarius the Mede Cyrus II (Cambyses)Cyrus II (Cambyses) CyrusCyrus SmerdisSmerdis Not MentionedNot Mentioned Darius IDarius I DariusDarius XerxesXerxes AhasuerusAhasuerus Artaxerxes I (Longimanus)Artaxerxes I (Longimanus) Cyrus/ArtaxerxesCyrus/Artaxerxes Darius II (the Persian)Darius II (the Persian) Darius the PersianDarius the Persian Artaxerxes IIArtaxerxes II Cyrus/ArtaxerxesCyrus/Artaxerxes

Allowed the Jews to Return in the 70Allowed the Jews to Return in the 70thth year of Exile year of Exile 529 B.C. (Cyrus II/Cambyses)529 B.C. (Cyrus II/Cambyses)

The Only Empire to Bless IsraelThe Only Empire to Bless Israel Haman’s Plot Thwarted by Esther Haman’s Plot Thwarted by Esther

473 B.C. (Xerxes)473 B.C. (Xerxes) Allowed the Temple to be Rebuilt by Zerubbabel (Isaiah 44:28).Allowed the Temple to be Rebuilt by Zerubbabel (Isaiah 44:28).

Structure completed 515 B.C. (Darius)Structure completed 515 B.C. (Darius) Service completed in 397 B.C. under Artaxerxes II by EzraService completed in 397 B.C. under Artaxerxes II by Ezra

Allowed Jerusalem to be Rebuilt by Nehemiah (Is. 44:28/Dan. Allowed Jerusalem to be Rebuilt by Nehemiah (Is. 44:28/Dan. 9:25)9:25)

444 B.C. (Artaxerxes I)444 B.C. (Artaxerxes I)

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5. Greece5. Greece Conquered the Known WorldConquered the Known World Oppressed the Jews under Antiochus Oppressed the Jews under Antiochus

IVIV 175-164 B.C.175-164 B.C.

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6. Rome6. Rome Conquered the Known WorldConquered the Known World Oppressed JudeaOppressed Judea

Destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple in Destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple in A.D. 70A.D. 70

Turned Jerusalem into a Pagan City in A.D. Turned Jerusalem into a Pagan City in A.D. 135.135.

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7. Arabia (Muslims)7. Arabia (Muslims) Its Capitals were:Its Capitals were:

Damascus (Syria) Damascus (Syria) Baghdad (Abbasids)Baghdad (Abbasids) Cairo (Mamlukes, Caliphs)Cairo (Mamlukes, Caliphs) Istanbul (Ottoman Turks)Istanbul (Ottoman Turks)

Its ruled a fractious Empire larger than any Its ruled a fractious Empire larger than any previous Empire previous Empire

It Currently Controls ½ of the World OilIt Currently Controls ½ of the World Oil 637 A.D. to 2011 A.D. (forecast 637 A.D. to 2011 A.D. (forecast

termination)termination)

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The shaded portion indicates the greatest extent of the cAbbasid caliphate.

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Seven EmpiresSeven Empires

1.1. EgyptEgypt EgyptEgypt2.2. AssyriaAssyria SyriaSyria3.3. BabylonBabylon GoldGold IraqIraq4.4. PersiaPersia SilverSilver IranIran5.5. GreeceGreece BronzeBronze GreeceGreece6.6. RomeRome IronIron EuropeEurope7.7. ArabiaArabia ClayClay Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

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What Does the Bible Say?What Does the Bible Say? And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The

seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sits. (Revelation 17:9 )

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. (KJV Revelation 17:10 )

And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. (KJV Revelation 17:11 )

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What are the Seven Kingdoms?What are the Seven Kingdoms?1.1. EgyptEgypt WingWing RibRib Head1Head12.2. AssyriaAssyria WingWing RibRib Head2Head23.3. BabylonBabylon GoldGold RibRib Head3Head34.4. PersiaPersia SilverSilver Head4Head4 BearBear RamRam5.5. GreeceGreeceBronzeBronze Head5Head5 LeopardLeopard

GoatGoat6.6. RomeRome IronIron Head6Head67.7. ArabiaArabia ClayClay Head7Head7

8.8. BabylonBabylon GoldGold 7Heads 10 Horn 7Heads 10 Horn Lion/Bear/LeopardLion/Bear/Leopard

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Which Five Have Fallen?Which Five Have Fallen? Revelation was written at the time Revelation was written at the time

of the Roman Empire, so the Five of the Roman Empire, so the Five Fallen are:Fallen are:

1.1. EgyptEgypt2.2. AssyriaAssyria3.3. BabylonBabylon4.4. PersiaPersia5.5. GreeceGreece

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What is the Empire that “IS”What is the Empire that “IS” John said “Five are fallen, and one John said “Five are fallen, and one

is.” What is the one that was at the is.” What is the one that was at the time of John?time of John?

ROME (number 6)ROME (number 6) John said the “other had not come.” John said the “other had not come.”

Which Empire is this?Which Empire is this? Arabia (number 7)Arabia (number 7)

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Who is the Eighth Kingdom?Who is the Eighth Kingdom? And the beast that was, and is not,

even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. (KJV Revelation 17:11 )

He “was”: this means he is one of the five fallen Empires (Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece)

He is one of the seven Empires. Which of the Five Rules the World in the End

of Days?

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BabylonBabylon Babylon was to rule the world for 70 Babylon was to rule the world for 70

years (Jeremiah 25:1-11)years (Jeremiah 25:1-11) And Then Become an Everlasting And Then Become an Everlasting

Desolation.Desolation. Babylon ruled from 604-539 B.C, Babylon ruled from 604-539 B.C,

which was only 66 ½ years.which was only 66 ½ years. Where are the missing 3 ½ years?Where are the missing 3 ½ years?

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Babylon Rules AgainBabylon Rules Again KJV Revelation 13:5 And there was given unto him a mouth

speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.

KJV Revelation 17:3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. 4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: 5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

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The Missing 3 ½ YearsThe Missing 3 ½ Years Babylon will rule the World again for 42 Babylon will rule the World again for 42

months, which is 3 ½ years.months, which is 3 ½ years. This is the Beast (Empire) with the This is the Beast (Empire) with the

Wounded Head that is Healed:Wounded Head that is Healed: Then lifted I up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there

came out two women, and the wind was in their wings; for they had wings like the wings of a stork: and they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heaven. 10 Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah? 11 And he said unto me, To build it an house in the land of Shinar: and it shall be established, and set there upon her own base (KJV Zechariah 5:9-11).

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Babylon’s DestructionBabylon’s Destruction Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas,

alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come (KJV Revelation 18:10).

And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all (KJV Revelation 18:21).

And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, that I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations (KJV Jeremiah 25:12).

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Arabia (Currently Ruling)Arabia (Currently Ruling) Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and the site Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and the site

of its holiest cities: Mecca and Medina.of its holiest cities: Mecca and Medina. Arabia conquered and rules a fractious non Arabia conquered and rules a fractious non

cohesive empire through religion and the cohesive empire through religion and the sword.sword.

It is characterized as iron mixed with clay, It is characterized as iron mixed with clay, because they are eternally at war with each because they are eternally at war with each other as well as the world, and as clay, does other as well as the world, and as clay, does not stick together, but as iron occasionally not stick together, but as iron occasionally unite to attack the world or Israel.unite to attack the world or Israel.

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Seven Wars of Arabia/IsalmSeven Wars of Arabia/Isalmattempting to destroy Israelattempting to destroy Israel

1.1. War of Independence 1948War of Independence 1948 Attacked by Syria, Egypt, and Jordan.Attacked by Syria, Egypt, and Jordan.

2.2. Egypt Nationalizes Suez Canal (1956).Egypt Nationalizes Suez Canal (1956). Egypt cuts off Israeli Access to Red Sea Ports.Egypt cuts off Israeli Access to Red Sea Ports.

3.3. Six Day War 1967Six Day War 1967 Attacked by Syria, Egypt, and Jordan.Attacked by Syria, Egypt, and Jordan.

4.4. Yom Kippur War 1973Yom Kippur War 1973 Attacked by Syria and Egypt.Attacked by Syria and Egypt.

5.5. Gulf War I in 1990Gulf War I in 1990 Israel is attacked by Iraqi Missiles.Israel is attacked by Iraqi Missiles.

6.6. South Lebanon War (2006).South Lebanon War (2006). Israel is attacked by Iranian Hizbullah.Israel is attacked by Iranian Hizbullah.

7.7. World War III (2009-2011 – coming soon to a theater near World War III (2009-2011 – coming soon to a theater near you!).you!).

Attacked by Iran, Syria, and Terrorist proxies.Attacked by Iran, Syria, and Terrorist proxies.

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A Little WhileA Little While The Prophecy says that Arabia would The Prophecy says that Arabia would

rule continue “a little while.” This is rule continue “a little while.” This is a cryptic notation meaning a long a cryptic notation meaning a long time with respect to the other time with respect to the other empires.empires.

Arabia (Islam) has controlled the Arabia (Islam) has controlled the Middle East for the Last 1400 years, Middle East for the Last 1400 years, and is the longest lasting Empire.and is the longest lasting Empire.

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Since the Muslim World Since the Muslim World represents the 7represents the 7thth Empire, and Empire, and not the 8not the 8thth Empire for the End Empire for the End of Days, it will come to and of Days, it will come to and end like the other Empires.end like the other Empires.

The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap. (KJV Isaiah 17:1).

And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Benhadad (KJV Jeremiah 49:27).l

Islamic Sovereignty to EndIslamic Sovereignty to End

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Psalm 83/ A Prophetic PsalmPsalm 83/ A Prophetic Psalm Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. 2 For, lo,

thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. 3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. 4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. 5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee: 6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes; 7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; 8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. 9 Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison: 10 Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth. 11 Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna: 12 Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession. 13 O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind. 14 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire; 15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm. 16 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O YHWH. 17 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: 18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is YHWH, art the most high over all the earth. (KJV Psalm 83:1 {A Song or Psalm of Asaph.})

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Ancient Book of Psalms Unearthed in Irish BogDUBLIN, July 25 (2006) -- Irish archaeologists Tuesday heralded the discovery of an ancient book of psalms by a construction worker who spotted something while working in a bog.The approximately 20-page book has been dated to 800-1000 A.D. Trinity College manuscripts expert Bernard Meehan said it was the first discovery of an Irish early medieval document in two centuries.

The book has about 20 pages and a thick leather cover. The man who found it covered it again with damp earth to keep it from drying out. (National Museum Of Ireland Via Associated Press)

"This is really a miracle find," said Pat Wallace, director of the National Museum of Ireland."There's two sets of odds that make this discovery really way out. First of all, it's unlikely that something this fragile could survive being buried in a bog at all, and then for it to be unearthed and spotted before it was destroyed is incalculably more amazing."He said an engineer was digging up bog land last week to create commercial potting soil in Ireland's midlands when, "just beyond the bucket of his bulldozer, he spotted something." Wallace would not specify where the book was found because a team of archaeologists is still exploring the site."The owner of the bog has had dealings with us in the past and is very much in favor of archaeological discovery and reporting it," Wallace said.Crucially, he said, the bog owner covered up the book with damp soil. Had it been left exposed overnight, he said, "it could have dried out and just vanished, blown away."The book was found opened to a page describing, in Latin script, Psalm 83, in which God hears complaints of other nations' attempts to wipe out the name of Israel.

Wallace said several experts spent Tuesday analyzing only that page -- the number of letters on each line, lines on each page, size of page -- and the book's binding and cover, which he described as "leather vellum, very thick wallet in appearance."It could take months of study, he said, just to identify the safest way to pry open the pages without damaging or destroying them.Ireland has several other holy books from the early medieval period, including the ornately illustrated Book of Kells, which has been on display at Trinity College in Dublin since the 19th century.

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The Sin of IsraelThe Sin of Israel For I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity,

according to the number of the days, three hundred and ninety days: so shalt thou bear the iniquity of the house of Israel. (KJV Ezekiel 4:5)

Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins. (KJV Leviticus 26:24)

7 x 390 = 2730 years. seven times

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A.D. 2011

Another Sevenfold ends in 2011

720 B.C.

2730 Years

1. The sin of Israel was 390 years.2. 390 x 7 = 2730.3. Start in 720 B.C. with the Assyrian Exile of the Kingdom

of Israel.

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Israel’s ExileIsrael’s Exile The Times of the Gentiles are when Israel (the The Times of the Gentiles are when Israel (the

northern kingdom) is mixed with the nations:northern kingdom) is mixed with the nations: Israel was exiled in 720 B.C. at the end of 390 Israel was exiled in 720 B.C. at the end of 390

years of sin.years of sin. A Full 2730 years (390x7) from that date brings us A Full 2730 years (390x7) from that date brings us

to the fall of A.D. 2011.to the fall of A.D. 2011.

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What’s Likely to Happen by 2012?What’s Likely to Happen by 2012?

Also, O Judah, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I returned the captivity of my people (KJV Hosea 6:11).

There will be a second Holocaust in Israel.

And then the nations (Christians) will return to the land of Israel.

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After Israel is ReformedAfter Israel is Reformed The World will try to Recover from WWIIIThe World will try to Recover from WWIII Babylon will be rebuiltBabylon will be rebuilt The World will Move Toward One World The World will Move Toward One World

GovernmentGovernment The Temple will be rebuiltThe Temple will be rebuilt Christians and Jews in Israel will ProsperChristians and Jews in Israel will Prosper Christians and Jews elsewhere will suffer.Christians and Jews elsewhere will suffer. All Nations will suffer along with them.All Nations will suffer along with them.

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How Long?How Long? Babylon will regain control of the world at the Babylon will regain control of the world at the

prophesied date, given cryptically in the Bible:prophesied date, given cryptically in the Bible: And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and

the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold. (KJV Daniel 2:38).

And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. 33 The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers, and his nails like birds' claws. 34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation: (KJV Daniel 4:32).

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Seven Times:Seven Times:A Possible Interpretation:A Possible Interpretation:

Seven Times will pass over Babylon Seven Times will pass over Babylon until it is restored.until it is restored.

Seven Times is Seven YearsSeven Times is Seven Years 570-563 B.C.570-563 B.C. 570 / 69 3571 1/43 Madness

1569 / 68 3572 2/44

VAT 4956 2568 / 67 3573 3/45

3567 / 66 3574 4/46

4566 / 65 3575 5/47

5565 / 64 3576 6/48

6564 / 63 3577 7/49

7563 / 62 3578 1/50 Nebudcadnezzar

Jubilee Jub restored

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And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD. (KJV Jeremiah 51:26 )

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Babylon Will Rule the WorldBabylon Will Rule the Worldin A.D. 2032in A.D. 2032

Babylon will be restored to rule 3 ½ Babylon will be restored to rule 3 ½ years: 2032-2035.years: 2032-2035.

Seven Times are Seven Years, and Seven Times are Seven Years, and the Seven Years were 2569 days.the Seven Years were 2569 days.

Giving one day for each year, 2569 Giving one day for each year, 2569 years is from 539 B.C. to 2031 A.D.years is from 539 B.C. to 2031 A.D.

After 2031 Babylon regains After 2031 Babylon regains sovereignty over all nations.sovereignty over all nations.

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The Seven Years were 570 B.C. to 563 B.C., a time after Nebudcadnezzar’s Egyptian Campaign when no events are recorded till his 43rd year of reign. His madness was from his 35th to his 42nd year. This sabbatic period of madness lasted 2569 days from 9/11/570 B.C. to 9/23/563 B.C., and corresponds to the exact number of years that Babylon "is not" in power (539/538 B.C. to 2030/2031 A.D.)

date julianday# Year Year of Creation9/11/570 1513484 539 BC 36029/23/563 1516053 2031 AD 6171Difference 2569 days ~~~~~~2569 Years

2034 203570th 7

2033

Babylon RulesFor 42 Months

=3 ½ YearsJubilee

Kingdom of God

539 B.C.

2569 Years

Tree CutDown

2032

Persia Overthrows

Babylon

Babylonian HeadHealed at

End of Days

570 / 69 3571 1/43 Madness1

569 / 68 3572 2/44VAT 4956 2

568 / 67 3573 3/453

567 / 66 3574 4/464

566 / 65 3575 5/475

565 / 64 3576 6/486

564 / 63 3577 7/497

563 / 62 3578 1/50 NebudcadnezzarJubilee Jub restored

2569 Days

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The End of DaysThe End of Days At the End of Days “Babylon,” symbolized At the End of Days “Babylon,” symbolized

by Nebudcadnezzar, lifts up its eyes and is by Nebudcadnezzar, lifts up its eyes and is restored.restored.

Confirmation: 2032 A.D. does fall into the Confirmation: 2032 A.D. does fall into the middle of a sabbatic period.middle of a sabbatic period.

Confirmation: 2035/36 is the next year of Confirmation: 2035/36 is the next year of Jubilee.Jubilee.

Confirmation: 2034/35 begins the day of Confirmation: 2034/35 begins the day of YHWH exactly 2000 years after Messiah’s YHWH exactly 2000 years after Messiah’s death and resurrection.death and resurrection.

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1.1. EgyptEgypt2.2. AssyriaAssyria

1.1. Egypt Egypt 3.3. Babylon + Two WingsBabylon + Two Wings

1.1. AssyriaAssyria2.2. EgyptEgypt

4.4. Persia + Three RibsPersia + Three Ribs1.1. BabylonBabylon2.2. AssyriaAssyria3.3. EgyptEgypt

5.5. Greece + Four HeadsGreece + Four Heads1.1. PersiaPersia2.2. BabylonBabylon3.3. AssyriaAssyria4.4. EgyptEgypt

6.6. Rome + Five HeadsRome + Five Heads1.1. GreeceGreece2.2. BabylonBabylon3.3. AssyriaAssyria4.4. PersiaPersia5.5. EgyptEgypt

7.7. Arabia + Six HeadsArabia + Six Heads1.1. Eastern Roman EmpireEastern Roman Empire2.2. BabylonBabylon3.3. AssyriaAssyria4.4. PersiaPersia5.5. EgyptEgypt6.6. GreeceGreece

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Prophecy in PerspectiveProphecy in Perspective We must know historical prophecy to know what God has done, and to gain We must know historical prophecy to know what God has done, and to gain

a prophetic sense of what he will do in the future.a prophetic sense of what he will do in the future.

Future scenarios, constructed by students of prophecy, will always contain Future scenarios, constructed by students of prophecy, will always contain some element of error.some element of error.

However, it is my belief that knowledge of God's Law, Sabbath, sabbatical However, it is my belief that knowledge of God's Law, Sabbath, sabbatical year, jubilee periods, feast days, and chronology of Israel will help to year, jubilee periods, feast days, and chronology of Israel will help to greatly reduce the speculative error in prophetic study that has dogged the greatly reduce the speculative error in prophetic study that has dogged the Christian world with so many wild guesses.Christian world with so many wild guesses.

We always hope that we will know the answer a little bit beforehand, but We always hope that we will know the answer a little bit beforehand, but never give up hope that one day all God's promises will come true, even if never give up hope that one day all God's promises will come true, even if you have to rethink what to expect if the situation does not unfold the way you have to rethink what to expect if the situation does not unfold the way you think it will.you think it will.

Why have I done this? Let's just say that I'm sick an tired of the prophetic Why have I done this? Let's just say that I'm sick an tired of the prophetic nonsense all around, and that I have a theory that is actually biblical that nonsense all around, and that I have a theory that is actually biblical that deserves consideration.deserves consideration.

Let's just say that I actually believe in the Torah and see no place with the Let's just say that I actually believe in the Torah and see no place with the freedom to keep it except in Israel.freedom to keep it except in Israel.