The seven bowl judgments are poured out: the first brings sores on those with the beast's mark; the second turns the sea to blood, killing all sea life; the third makes rivers and springs blood as the angel declares just judgment on those who shed saints' blood. The fourth scorches men with fire, yet they blaspheme and refuse to repent; the fifth plunges the beast's kingdom into darkness and agonizing pain; the sixth dries the Euphrates, preparing the way for eastern kings, as three unclean frog-like spirits from dragon, beast, and false prophet gather the world's kings to Armageddon. The seventh bowl brings a voice from the throne crying "It is done!" followed by the greatest earthquake ever, splitting the great city, collapsing nations' cities, and hurling hundred-pound hailstones.
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The Temple
View on MapThe Temple in Jerusalem was the permanent house of worship built by Solomon on Mount Moriah. Destroyed by Babylon, it was rebuilt by Zerubbabel and later greatly expanded by Herod. Jesus taught in the Temple courts, cleared it of merchants, and predicted its destruction, which occurred in 70 AD.
Babylon
View on MapBabylon was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem and took the Jews into exile here for 70 years. Daniel and his friends served in the Babylonian court. The Tower of Babel, where God confused human language, was built in this region. In Revelation, Babylon symbolizes worldly power opposed to God.
Position in Book
Vision of ChristChapters 1
Letters to ChurchesChapters 2-3
Heavenly ThroneChapters 4-5
JudgmentsChapters 6-16
Seven seals, trumpets, and bowls of wrath.
Babylon's FallChapters 17-18
Christ's ReturnChapters 19-20
New CreationChapters 21-22