What Does The Resurrected Babylonian Head Represent?

By Donna Watson


All the books that give an account of end times have several verses reserved for the antichrist. Different words and descriptions are used with the most common being the dragon or beast. In the narrative by Daniel, he mentions it in his story on the seventieth week. The best person to refer to on the story of the resurrected Babylonian head is John the Apostle. He uses both the Revelation and his three letters to pass the message.

Revelation 13 makes the first and significant mention. Satan is described as having seven heads and ten horns. He makes six subsequent appearances with the seven being the ultimate. The beast narrated is construed to represent both a kingdom or empire and a person or king. This is so considering the impossibility of a kingdom existing without a ruler and further more, rulers create kingdoms.

The empire beast appears from the seas or nations of the earth. This was meant to represent some kingdoms that have ruled the world including Egypt, Syria, Rome, Greece and Persia, among others. These kingdoms were always used to punish Israelis by God for such acts as idolatry. These empires have always wanted to cut the linkage of Judah and Israel in general. The final show will be the moment the empire declares the end of Israel and install its own reign.

Verse 3 of Revelation 13 says that this beast has a fatal wound but it appears to have healed. Just like a warrior who is celebrated for his survival marks, this beast is followed throughout the world with amazement. The explanation is given in Chapter 17. It is also worth mentioning that there is a woman who appears alongside the beast.

In chapter seventeen verse eight, the dragon dies and resurrects. This is an indication that it is more of a kingdom than person. However, people do not die and resurrect on daily basis. The only possible explanation is that of a conspiracy in the present world. Further, can God kill an oppressor and cause him to rise from abyss?

The book of Thessalonians gives a clear explanation of how and why God would cause the resurrection of a tyrant. The aim is to create a delusion with the aim of punishing people who fail to believe in him. The idea is to cause them to adore this resurrected beast that will lead to their death. These are the intentions and actions of the antichrist.

From the history of the world, six kings and kingdoms have already ruled. Their names have been mentioned before. Concern is on the seventh. The seventh king is the one to rule for not more than three and a half years. He will then descend to the abyss and rise with destruction. Verses nine to eleven of chapter 17 are very clear on that.

One can only conclude that the eighth empire is the Islamic rule. Its death proclamation and destruction meted on anyone who does not follow Islamic dictates are predicted actions of the antichrist. The only persons who will be safe are those whose believe is in the Son of Man.




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