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Battling Dragons

Since ancient times, the dragon (this cylinder seal at the bottom of the previous page shows a dragon with seven heads) represents the
chaos that threatens the divine order of the world. It is the task of the gods—and the king’s as the surrogate of the gods on earth to
rein in the chaos. The cylinder seal found in Larsa at the Euphrates dates back to the late 3rd millennium. From Logos Bible Software

It was know in ancient times dating back to the third millennium BC that the dragon represented Satan, the
serpent of old. This representation on the cylinder found at the Euphrates has seven heads which parallels
scripture in Revelation 12. The dragon has seven heads and ten horns that symbolize kings and kingdoms.

The Dragon - Satan

Revelation 12:3 “Then another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven
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heads and ten horns, and on his heads were seven diadems.”

Psalm 91:13 “You will tread upon the lion and cobra, The young lion and the serpent you will trample
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down.”
Remember, this event occurs with the Constellation of Libra receiving radiant light in the heavens. This
constellation is the heavenly sign of truth and justice. It must be that God’s judgment has arrived not only to
mankind, but to Satan. We know this event follows the month after the First Trumpet Judgment has occurred.

Constellation of Libra:

Libra was known in Babylonian
astronomy as Zibanu ("the scales"), or
alternatively as the Claws of the
Scorpion. The scales were held sacred
to the sun god Shamash, who was also
the patron of truth and justice. Since
these times, Libra has been associated
with law, fairness and civility. In Arabic
zubānā means "scorpion's claws." This
resemblance of words may be why the
Scorpion's claws became the Scales.

Libra depicted as Scales of Justice (Jehoshaphat Aspin, 1825)

October 2393: we have arrived at the timeframe of the First Trumpet Judgment, the Wrath of God. November
2393 marks the battle between mankind and the Antichrist controlled by Satan. The Antichrist is not reigning as
a king. God will give him authority for 42 months, but not at this time. Most Bible scholars assume the First
Trumpet Judgment will occur in the second half of the seven year tribulation period. We have shown that this is
not Biblically correct, since the Temple has not been desolated. Likewise, there is no Biblical evidence to support
this statement made by scholars. We also know by Christ’s statement that the “desolation” must occur during the
Great Tribulation. We will soon find out that this event will occur after a “time of tranquility.” The Great
Tribulation and Day of the Lord must start “on or before” God’s Judgment. It is shown correctly in the timeline
chart that follows.

22 New American Standard Bible : 1995 update. 1995 (Re 12:3). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

23 New American Standard Bible : 1995 update. 1995 (Ps 91:13). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.