Chapter 26
26:1-20
Here we have a lamentation against Tyrus.
History: Tyre was the principle city of Eastern Phoenicia, the ancient world's mercantile capitol, the city state of great wealth founded c. 1,850 BC and operated by Abraham's children until the Persian invasion c. 525 BC. Nearly 200 years later, c. 333 BC, Alexander invaded, took Tyre, and moved the headquarters of the once great Eastern Phoenician mercantile operations from Tyre to Alexandria, Egypt. The Western Phoenician mercantile operations continued until 146 BC, when Rome sacked Carthage in the third Punic War.
26:1-5In the 11th Year, (1st Month), 1st day. The Word is, Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, she is broken and hath now turned to me (Tyrus, the corrupt bankers). GOD is going to cause many nations to come against Tyrus. Tyrus is to be destroyed.
26:6-14
Her daughters in the field are the brokerage houses and the markets which are a means for acquiring the public's wealth. They shall be slain by the sword. Even thy songs, those who tout potential investments, "thy songs," shall cease.
26:15-21
The isles (cities) shall shake at the sound of Tyrus' fall and Tyrus will be no more.
A Lamentation For Tyrus
Chapter 27
27:1-36
Ancient: Tyrus' mercantile operations are described as the then known world enriched "the Kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise" (27:33).
Modern: Tyrus (world bankers and exchanges) and her assets, the world's mercantile industries, are described, the multitude of all kinds of riches.
Nebuchadrezzar Described
Chapter 28
28:1-26
The great Image is now described as the prince of Tyrus. Thus, Satan is described as having great riches, wisdom, and beauty (28:1-19). Zidon [the home of the early mariners including shipmasters (captains), the mercantile traders of Phoenicia] was then prophesied against as chief servants of Tyrus (28:20-26).
28:1-19
Nebuchadrezzar, the prince of Tyrus, is described as a man. He "hast set thine heart as the heart of GOD" (28:6). His beauty is described. He has been in Eden, the garden of GOD (28:13). "Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth" (28:14). (He is the cherub to GOD'S Left atop GOD'S Holy Ark). (Also see 31:3-9).
Because of his violence and sins GOD has promised to destroy him (28:16).
28:20-26
Zidon, an historic city of wealth, represents Nebuchadrezzar's cities of wealth. But when GOD establishes His Eternal Kingdom, the house of Israel will dwell in the land GOD gives them. The heathen will no longer dwell in Israel's land.
Prophecy Against Pharaoh
And Egypt
Chapter 29
29:1-16In the 10th Year, 10th month, 12th day Ezekiel is told to set his face against Pharaoh King of Egypt and prophesy against both him and all Egypt. Pharaoh's followers will be like fish cleaving to his scales and the land of Egypt shall be made utterly waste and desolate. No foot of man nor beast shall pass through it for 40 years. At the end of 40 years Egypt shall be the basest of kingdoms (29:13-16).
29:17-20In the 27th (11th) Year, 1st month, 1st day the Word of GOD came unto Ezekiel.
It's the 27th year from 1988 the beginning of the Seventh World Kingdom (Revelation 17:10-11). (The 27th Year is the same as the 11th year of Zedekiah). The land of Egypt is given to Nebuchadrezzar King of Babylon.
29:21
"In that day will I cause the horn (power) of the house of Israel to bud forth" (2014-2015 AD spring to spring). And GOD opens the mouth of "Ezekiel" in the midst of them.
Chapter 30
30:1-26
Egypt is described as including Jerusalem called Tehaphnehes (Tahpanhes), the house of Pharaoh (Jeremiah 43:9; Ezekiel 30:18). "For the day of the LORD is near …" it arrived as of the spring of 1996 AD (Ezekiel 30:3; Genesis 6:3; Leviticus 25:8-10; Revelation 6:17).
30:1-19
The sword comes upon Egypt and great pain upon Ethiopia "… as in the day of Egypt…." (30:9) (think Passover).
30:20-22In the 11th Year, 1st month, 7th day Pharaoh's arm is broken. It shall not be bound up to be healed, to make it strong to hold the sword.
30:23-26
Pharaoh's arms will be broken while Nebuchadrezzar, the King of Babylon, shall be strengthened. The Egyptians will be scattered among the nations.
Chapter 31
31:1-18In the 11th year, 3rd month, 1st day Ezekiel speaks to Pharaoh King of Egypt and to his multitude asking, "Whom art thou like in thy greatness?"
Pharaoh is described as the Assyrian, a majestic cedar of Lebanon, whose greatness was among the trees of Eden. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude. Ezekiel begins by describing Satan in Eden and his subsequent ruin (Ezekiel 31:2-18).
Note: The Nether World is an ancient term describing the "lower most" parts just as the subsequent world division has been described as the Nether World versus the Upper World, the highest parts. The Nether Parts of the earth are mentioned in Ezekiel 31:14,16,18 and 32:18,24. This is "Pharaoh's" destiny.
Chapter 32
32:1-32
Tehaphnehes (Jerusalem) is spoken of as Pharaoh's house (Jeremiah 43:9; Ezekiel 30:18). So, Satan's eviction (Ezekiel 32:7-10; 31:18) speaks of ongoing events. And those who caused terror in the land of the living have been forewarned of their future. Note: Hebron is the entry to Pharaoh's house from the South (Jeremiah 43:9).
32:1-16In the 12th Year, 12th month, 1st day. Ezekiel was instructed to take up a lamentation for Pharaoh King of Egypt. Say unto him: Thou art a young lion of the nations, thou art a whale in the seas, etc. Then Ezekiel describes how Pharaoh will be put out. Many people shall be amazed in the day of Pharaoh's fall when the sword of the King of Babylon shall come upon thee and make the land of Egypt desolate.
32:17-32In the 12th Year, (12th month), 15th day. Wail for the multitude of Egypt and cast them down into the nether parts of the earth, i.e. those not in the Saints as Firstfruits in the Eternal Kingdom (John 8:23). They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword. If they are not among the Firstfruits they are as dead until they enter the Eternal Kingdom. Until then the Tares dwell in a growing Hell here on earth. Asshur, Elam, Meshech, Tubal, Edom, and Zidon are mentioned as being among those of the uncircumcised.
Watchman’s Responsibilities
Chapter 33
33:1-33
The sound of the Trumpet (33:1-6) and the watchman's warnings (33:1-16). Note: The people's response (33:17-20) versus the LORD'S response to the disobedient people (33:23-29). Yet, the people hear Ezekiel's words but do not do them (33:30-33).
33:1-20
If the wicked obeys he shall live. If the righteous disobeys he shall die. If the watchman doesn’t warn the people, GOD holds him responsible. If the people don't pay heed it is their problem. GOD'S Laws apply to everyone (33:17-20).
33:21-29In the 12th year, 10th month, 5th day. One that escaped out of Jerusalem came to Ezekiel saying "The city is smitten." (Probably a formal surrender announced on TV and Internet). Ezekiel's mouth is now opened: the people listen but still don't obey (33:21-22).
People claim that the land is given to them but they still do not obey. So shall the land (the Eternal Kingdom) be given to them? No! (33:23-29).
33:30-33
People still talk against Ezekiel privately. Openly, they listen but still do not do what they are supposed to do. When this comes to pass they know that a prophet has been amongst them.
False Shepherds Misleading Flocks
Chapter 34
34:1-31
The shepherds feed themselves but not their flocks. As a result the flocks are scattered everywhere (34:1-6,18-19). Therefore, the LORD will gather and feed His sheep (34:7-17,20-22). And He will setup a Human Shepherd, "David," over His Firstfruits and cause showers of blessings upon them and they shall no more be a prey (34:23-31; Psalm 89:19-37; Deuteronomy 11:22-25; 28:1-14).
Chapter 34
34:1-22
Woe to the false shepherds whose flocks feed them with the Seven Spirits of GOD while they mislead their flocks (Revelation 5:6,12; 7:12). Therefore, GOD is going to deliver His sheep from the false shepherds.
34:23-31
GOD is going to set up one shepherd who shall feed His sheep. And GOD will bless His flock. That is, the Chief Human Shepherd under Jesus will guide the Firstfruits and subsequent Saints as they enter the Eternal Kingdom here on earth.
Chapter 35
35:1-15
Mount Seir symbolizes the Left Hand of GOD where the disobedient reign. Eventually, Mount Seir will be made desolate and no longer exist. The two nations (35:10) are the Seventh World Kingdom (Revelation 17:10-11) whose powers are the two witnesses, the Christians and Moslems, the two horns (powers) of Daniel's ram (Daniel 8:3-20; Revelation 11:3-12).
Prophecy Concerning Israel
Chapter 36
36:1-7; 16-20
History: When the Israelite Kingdom divided, the 10 "lost" Tribes of Israel went north of the Caucasus Mountains to get out of the reach of Solomon's heirs. Solomon's son, Rehoboam, then acquired the world sceptre over the Sixth World Kingdom. Meanwhile, the 10 Tribes eventually dispersed in all directions from the lands probably near the Volga delta region. Thus, the Israelites integrated all peoples worldwide. Whereas, Solomon's children had assumed the name and title Israel; while Jeroboam King of Israel and the Ten Tribes were effectively lost as the Kingdom of Israel (36:16-20).
Solomon's children then took possession of the Holy Lands of Judaea and Jerusalem.
36:8-15
Prophecy: GOD is now reversing matters. People are to move from beneath GOD'S Left to under GOD'S Right and be recognized as true Israel and their servants: The Firstfruits (36:8-9); the Main Harvest (36:10); Latter Harvest (36:11); Tares (36:12; Psalm 2:8; Isaiah 14:2).
The First Group Of True Israelites, the Firstfruits, who were made a prey, were caused to bare the shame of the heathen; and, the heathen profaned My Holy Name (36:1-23). Later, the Main Harvest comes forth 1,000 years after the Firstfruits (Revelation 20:4-7); and, the Latter Harvest is to be gathered after a time, times, and a half time (3½ millennial days) from the 5 BC Birth of Jesus (Revelation 11:11-12; 12:14; Daniel 7:25; 12:6-7). Each shall be drawn from amongst the heathen (36:24-38).
Those who don't enter the Eternal Kingdom as part of the three divisions of Saints must endure another 150 years of being pummeled before being brought into the Eternal Kingdom as servants. Thus, eternal servitude, serving the Saints, is their destiny (their lake of fire) (Isaiah 14:2; 49:22-23; 60:12; Genesis 27:29,37; Deuteronomy 28:68; Psalm 2:8; 47:3; 105:44; II Samuel 14:14; Jonah 4:5,11; Deuteronomy 4:20; Jeremiah 11:4).
36:21-38
GOD'S restoration of Israel materializes as He gathers Israel and cleanses each segment of His Eternal Kingdom.
Resurrection Of The Dead
And The Eternal Kingdom
Chapter 37
37:1-14
Graves are to be opened and the dead resurrected. Here Ezekiel speaks of the resurrection of the dead to life on earth in the flesh and bone with the breath of life restored (37:1-14). This promised miracle agrees with and complements myriad other related references (John 5:25-28; Revelation 6:11; 1:7; Psalm 104:29-30; Hosea 13:14; Job 5:20; 14:11-15,22; Daniel 12:2; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Isaiah 14:9; 26:19).
Ezekiel then shows two lineages or divisions from (1) Joseph and (2) Judah who had no legitimate heirs (Malachi 2:11-12) but whose name, Judah, continued to represent disobedient humanity. Ezekiel now speaks of the two divisions becoming one (37:15-28). Thus, the Regeneration now underway explains matters (Matthew 19:28; 5:17-19).
37:15-28
The two sticks: (1) For Judah and for the children of Israel his companions; and, (2) For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions. Both are to become one in GOD'S hand. That is, the 1,650 year regeneration consists of four groups whose initial headquarters is to be in Ephraim's inheritance. This organization begins with the Firstfruits, a thousand years later the Main Harvest joins them, and 500 years later the Latter Harvest completes the gathering of the Saints, true Israel. Finally the Tares (the heathen) are brought into the Eternal Kingdom as eternal servants (Judah and the children of Israel who failed to obey to enter as Saints). Whereas, the blessings upon Joseph are to be manifested upon the Saints as each group enters the Eternal Kingdom here on earth. Thus, the two sticks are to become one in GOD'S Right Hand under Jesus' dominion.
Prophecy Against Gog
Chapter 38
38:1-23
Gog (Satan) and all his bands are to be afflicted in the latter days. There is to be a great shaking and every wall shall fall to the ground (38:20).
Ezekiel now introduces the demise of the power over the left hand of GOD. Thus, Gog the supreme power under GOD at GOD'S Left and Magog, his domain, termed the "North" as opposed to the "South" (Jesus' domain) … Gog and Magog are gradually coming to an end. This demise includes all of Gog's armies … nations and people who served him through history are termed his mighty army.
Chapter 39
39:1-29
The seven years of 39:9-10 appear to be 2010-2017 spring to spring following the closure of the door to Salvation for potential Firstfruits.
Ezekiel expands upon chapter 38 as the demise of Gog and Magog are displaced by GOD'S righteous Kingdom.
Magog, Satan's dominion, this world under GOD'S Left, is to be punished for their disobedience (Jeremiah 16:18). Revelation 13:18 applies the number 666 to this world: the 600 is a survival or transition event, the 60 identifies GOD'S Left, and the 6 is the number of man dwelling in Satan's dominion. So, the 6th part of thee (39:2) refers to people dwelling in Satan's dominion. Whereas, 333 applies to GOD'S Right.
The 14th day of the 1st month of each Biblical Year is Passover and seven years involve seven months of Passovers (39:9,12,14). And the Biblical Years begin in the spring of each year with the first New Moon following the Vernal Equinox. This constitutes many, many deaths of the firstborn both human and animal (39:17-22).
So, people will know why Israel went into captivity in Satan's land of the North, this world under GOD'S Left. They will also realize that the Eternal Kingdom will be the sanctuary for the future Israel. Therefore, it behooves everyone to help in establishing the Eternal Kingdom.
Resolving Differences
Jeremiah's 70 years began in the spring of 1918 AD and continued unto the spring of 1988; whereas, Daniel's 70 years began in the spring of 1948 and conclude in the spring of 2018, at the close of the Glorious Solemn Assembly wherein the marriage of the Lamb to the Firstfruits is consummated, made permanent during Daniel's 70th year.
Significant events were foretold to occur after Jeremiah's 70 years and during Daniel's 70 years. Thus, anything in the 30 years after Jeremiah's 70 years will be within Daniel's 70 years. Therefore, Jeremiah speaks of the gathering of the Firstfruits after Jeremiah's 70 years (Jeremiah 29:10-14).
However, Jeremiah also prophesies that "… when seventy years are accomplished, that I (GOD) will punish the King of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD…" (Jeremiah 25:11-12). Whereas, Ezekiel's prophecy refers to after Jeremiah's 70 years "But I (GOD) will strengthen the arms of the King of Babylon…" Ezekiel 30:25).
Daniel, of course, explains: At the end of the Sixth World Kingdom (when the children of Solomon had reigned) the Sixth World Kingdom and Nebuchadnezzar lost it all (Daniel 4:30-31; 5:25-28). That is, GOD'S Holy Arks were taken captive by Jewry's guns, threats, and failure to cooperate in 1985. Thus, Judah lost the world sceptre when "Shiloh" come (Genesis 49:1,10; Zechariah 5:4; Isaiah 48:1). Therefore, three years later, in 1988, the Seventh World Kingdom (Christianity and Islam, the two witnesses) received the world sceptre (Revelation 11:11-12). Nebuchadnezzar was theoretically put out to pasture, and Jewry began giving up territory (Daniel 4:32-33). Daniel now prophesies that the next step is for Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, to regain his stature, praising GOD; etc. as the Eighth World Kingdom emerges (Daniel 2:28,37-38; Luke 4:5-7). Therefore, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel agree as events now progress.
Furthermore, the great red dragon, Satan, was defeated and cast down from Heaven on Atonement of 6010 FC (2005-2006 AD spring to spring) (Revelation 12:9-10; 11:15-18; Leviticus 16:29-31; Ezekiel 32:7-8; 31:16). That is, the he-goat of Daniel 8:5-8 didn't touch the ground and like the Mar'âh of Daniel 10 only Daniel witnessed evolving events. Daniel understood.
Meanwhile, as the above events are transpiring the Firstfruits are being gathered and will be protected in preparation for the glorious Solemn Assembly (Zephaniah 3:14-20 espec. 3:18). And Satan commences to attack all of the now unprotected Main Harvest as they wake up and seek to change their ways (Revelation 14:14-20; Jeremiah 16:18).
Partial Measures Relating
To The Temple
To Be Measured o/a 2029 AD
Chapter 40 Thur 48
40:1-49In the 25th Year, 1st month, 10th day, [the 14th year after the city was smitten (40:1)].
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The visions of GOD (the Mar'âh) are visions of the image, GOD'S Left (40:2; 43:3). The man whose appearance was like the appearance of brass is the Mar'âh (Daniel 10:5-8).
Ezekiel is now shown the Temple design and measures thereof including the Levitical City walls, gates, and amphitheatre. These are only partial measures. For more complete measures one must search out several sources including: Temple Scroll, Qumran Materials (5Q15), Gilgamesh Epic (Babylonian copy), Books of Kings, Numbers, Genesis, Chronicles, Revelation, etc. Each contributes knowledge with understanding (wisdom).
The Solomonic Temple remains lay west of the north-south arm of the Valley of Ben Hinnom (Jeremiah 19:2; Joshua 15:8 both KJV). Today (2010 AD) there are still three avenues to enter therein: (1) Up the former Temple sewer line or tunnel, (2) Down the sweet water tunnel from the spring that Hezekiah covered with rocks to conceal it from King Sennacherib and his forces, and from modern day peoples, (3) Excavations from the surface. As such, details of Temple design criteria should be readily available via Temple records and physical measures. However, authorities have done nothing to rebuild the Temple; yet, they have had 62 years since 1948 when the Jewish nation acquired the lands containing the preserved ruins of the Solomonic Temple. Again, to date they have done nothing.
Post Script
After the Firstfruits' Solemn Assembly, those not in the Eternal Kingdom will be required to visit the Temple each year or suffer the consequences. Therefore, a Temple will eventually be built (Zechariah 14:16-19).
The True Versus The Image
The Right Versus The Left
The Right has dwelt within the jurisdiction of the Left for thousands of years. Even David of the lineage of Israel portrayed the Right but actually was ruler under the Left while dwelling within the Left. Thus, David freely shed blood and committed whoredom with Bathsheba. David then had Uriah the Hittite (Bathsheba's true husband) killed in order to legally (under GOD) take Bathsheba as his rightful concubine. Thus, the first child conceived in whoredom was smitten and died. Then Solomon was conceived after Uriah's death to become Uriah's legal son and heir under GOD (II Samuel 11:1 thru 12:25; Ruth 4:10; Genesis 38:8-9). Therefore, when David was near death, David gave his throne to Solomon instead of Adonijah (David's legal heir under GOD). At that time David legally transferred the world sceptre from Israel to Solomon of the lineage of Uriah the Hittite and the Hittites were the children of Heth of the lineage of the cursed Canaan. Thus, the cursed Canaanites ruled the world throughout the reign of the Sixth World Kingdom, the reign of the children of Solomon.
Note: Solomon was further identified as the image by receiving annual payments of 666 talents of gold collected from chapmen (traders) and merchants, the Kings of Arabia, and governors of the country (I Kings 10:14-15; II Chronicles 9:13-14; Revelation 13:18).
Upon Solomon's death, Solomon's heir, his son Rehoboam, threatened Jeroboam and the Israelites that Rehoboam would be harsher than his father on the children of Israel (true Israel) (II Chronicles 10:1-19). Therefore, Jeroboam took the Ten Tribes North of the Caucasus Mountains from where the true Israelites spread worldwide and ended up serving Solomon's children.
Meanwhile, Solomon's children falsely assumed the name and title Israel unto modern times. However, in the ongoing Regeneration the Saints will gather over a 1,500 year interval … the Firstfruits, the Main Harvest, and the Latter Harvest. Many of the false Israelites will end up amongst the Tares, the eternal servants, if they fail to commence obeying in a timely manner (Deuteronomy 30:1-3; Isaiah 1:15-20).
Three Divisions Of Saints
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The Latter Harvest: 1,500 years after the Firstfruits (after a time, times, and half time from the 5 BC Birth of Jesus) the Latter Harvest enters the Eternal Kingdom (Daniel 7:25; 12:6-7; Revelation 11:11-12; 12:14). |
Prophecy
The Next Temple Builder
Yes, The Temples Have Been Historically
Named After Each Builder
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"Then I (the LORD GOD) said unto them, What is the high place (Temple) whereunto ye go? And the name thereof is called Ba'mah unto this day."
Ezekiel 20:29
Our Initial Search For The Solomonic Temple's
Preserved Ruins West Of The Hinnom Valley
Jeremiah 19:2 KJV
I Samuel 6:19 speaks about 50,070 men of Bethshemesh whose elliptical shaped ruins were too small to accommodate 50,070 men even if stacked like cord wood. Then consider wives, children, animals, etc. and I Samuel 6:19 is an obvious parable speaking of a baseline related to Bethshemesh, the house of light … the sun.
Next, a unique relationship was learned to exist in the great pyramid of Giza, a relationship discovered by Charles Piazzi Smyth and John Taylor c. 1850. This now began to offer a possible explanation. The Smyth-Taylor claim was that when measuring from corner socket to corner socket around Giza, measures produced a perimeter (4B) that equaled the circumference of a circle (2πR) whose radius equaled the altitude of the pyramid if the capstones were in place. Thus, 4B=2πR and R=2B/π=2B/3.14.
So, if a baseline (B) were known then (R), the distance from the base to the top capstone could be found. And 50,070 men if cubits were substituted for men and if a 25 inch cubit were used then the 50,070 cubits equaled a baseline of 19.79 statute miles. In turn, this produced an "R" of 12.57 statute miles to the "capstone."
Much earlier when searching for a specific text, a local librarian received a photo copy of a report re: The Excavated Ruins Of Bethshemesh from an interlibrary loan system librarian with a comment that we might be interested in that report. Subsequently, measures of the Bethshemesh ruins in that report made it quite obvious that I Samuel 6:19's reference to 50,070 men had to be a parable.
Maps of the overall region were obtained and scaled overlays, cut-outs, were made of the unique triangle described with the 19.79 statute mile baseline. Cut-outs were even made to include the 16 statute mile baselines in search of possible ruins or clues to make more sense of the myriad puzzle pieces.
Then while using the cut-outs a rather interesting point was noted in Independence Garden Park (West of the Hinnom Valley). That is, using the Hertz street map, from this point lines were drawn to each bend in the roads around the park. And angular measure of these lines duplicated the angular measures when an overlay was placed between that point and Beth Zur (the Home of the Rock, a capstone). Amazing. It was then concluded that 262.4 degrees from this point at a distance of 19.79 statute miles should reveal the Stone of Abel. Actually, when visiting the site 10 February 1985 it turned out to be the Altar of Ebenezer (I Samuel 7:12) atop the Stone of Abel as Abel is a rather huge rock or mount whose cliff face overlooks the extensive Shephelah Valley.
In Conclusion: Further research tends to confirm that beneath the mysterious point in Independence Garden Park should be the location of the Altar in the midst of the court before the Solomonic Temple's preserved ruins.
Jerusalem Map Courtesy Of Hertz
When examining matters it was found that Jeremiah 19:2 KJV attests that the Solomonic Temple ruins were situated West of the Valley of Ben Hinnom. Detailed maps of the area were then examined for clues. Of particular interest, the Hertz Car Rental Co. sent two copies of a Jerusalem street map wherein streets were straight lines and curves were sharper more distinct angles.
Reentry Into
The Preserved Inner Temple
Reentry into the Solomonic Temple's preserved inner Temple may be via either of three ways:
1. Direct excavation from the surface would encounter considerable debris from the Temple Amphitheatre and the collapsed Temple itself. Remember, Zedekiah's men collapsed the porch within itself, then the great side chambers, and Temple towers. This blocked entry via the side entrances or via the porch. Thus, Zedekiah sealed up the porch, the golden entry tunnel, Holy of Holies, the golden staircases leading to the throne room atop the tunnel and Holy of Holies, and the hidden hatches leading to the Temple underground records storerooms, the sweet water reservoirs, and the Temple water intake tunnel, and sewer exit tunnel.
2. Easier egress may be had by following (retracing) the exit path used by King Zedekiah via the water-sewer tunnel system which requires going underwater beneath gas barrier walls just as Zedekiah did many years earlier. Note: The Copper Scroll describing hidden locations of Temple Treasures was made of copper to allow Zedekiah to immerse it underwater during his temporary escape. Today, water from the Temple's water-sewer system is being pumped into the city's water supply from the Hinnom Valley outlet in what once was called the King's Garden. Once beneath the Temple, further entry would be via a secret hatch into the Temple's grand entrance tunnel from the Porch to the Holy of Holies and the golden staircases. However, those entering via this route must beware: the once secret hatch cannot be opened from the top without knowledge of the secret latching system. Getting locked inside the Temple could be deadly.
3. The third and probably easiest reentry route is via the Temple's sweet water system. Remember, the Temple's water came from the natural underground river system whose myriad springs deliver water to the surface systems. And the Solomonic Temple has a tunnel system that delivers fresh water from such springs to reservoirs beneath the Temple and then flushes the Temple and city sewer systems that exit via the Ben Hinnom Valley. It was outside access to this fresh water tunnel system that King Hezekiah blocked to prevent invaders from having easy Temple access. The reentry problem today is simply to excavate Hezekiah's rocks and debris and walk via the tunnel to the staircase to the aforementioned secret hatch. But since rocks and stone debris are common in the area, knowing where to look and what to look for helps. Removal of rocks and debris should reveal a stone staircase from near the surface to the underground tunnel to the Temple.
Cyrus Lays Temple Foundation
Cyrus Means King Of Kings
"That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the Temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.
"Thus saith the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut:
"I will go before thee…."
Isaiah 44:28; 45:1-2
See 45:1-4
Daniel Describes This Mighty King
He is the fifth of 5 kings (Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton, Bush Jr., and Obama) of the Seventh World Kingdom (Revelation 17:10-11). He "shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will…." (Daniel 11:1-4).
