Revelation 18:9-18
Verse 9 another reiteration of the corrupted relationship that the kings (rulers) of the earth have with the harlot. The tentacles of Saudi Arabia are vast throughout the world. It has been one of if not the largest oil producer in the world and this is the source of the corruption it uses to manipulate countries.
Even the president of the United States has been photographed bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia.
This is not the forum to get into all of that, so for brevity we will move on. Notice that the kings of earth lament and mourn for the harlot who they have lived deliciously with because of her wealth. Here again it is noted that she is burned with fire and smoke of her burning is visible to all.
Verse 10 we see those that lament for her standing afar off for fear of her torment. Previously in verse 8 “one day” was used for the duration. Now we see in “one hour” judgment came, noting how quickly the destruction.
One thing that would cause this kind of quick destruction is of course a nuclear holocaust, reiterating being burned with fire. Over the past year Saudi Arabia has feared Iran’s ability to obtain nuclear capability.
Then we have a more recent story on 12-31-13 that Russia’s president Putin angry over some terrorist bombings that killed upwards of over 30 people, he is calling for Saudi Arabia’s destruction! He like many others in the ruling class is aware of Saudi Arabia’s involvement in terrorist activity.
Isaiah 21 helps us to see why the eastern view is that Saudi Arabia is this Babylon. Note in the context of the chapter, it’s about this Saudi Arabia being judged and the exact statement of Babylon is fallen, is fallen is in verse 9.
Is this a coincidence or is the Bible interpreting itself. Jeremiah 51:8 also lends credibility to this understanding, so let’s move on.
Verses 11-18 takes us through the lamentations of the world rulers as well as the merchants that obtained riches as a result of the goods they sold to Saudi Arabia also known as the mother of harlots, Babylon and the great city.
A list of the goods that this abundantly wealthy country would import is made available. Mostly to give us a picture of the very lascivious, indulgent and lustful Country this is. Wealth is known for causing this in the history of mankind.
Now there are three categories of items that Saudi Arabia imports, luxury items which also includes food items. Next are livestock and produce, then we have the hideous category of slaves. Salves are used for domestic work, however many are sex slaves.
When we consider the magnitude of goods that merchants export to this Country, we can see why they are so upset at the great loss of revenue that this destruction created. The fact that all are standing afar off from her is a pretty good indication of fearing radiation poisoning from what could be a nuclear holocaust.
Verse 16 is reiterated how she was adorned with fine linen, purple, scarlet, gold, precious stones and pearls, all indication of royalty, which Saudi Arabia is famous for.
An awesome sight it is going to be. Ships from around the world will visit off shore to see the destruction and lament over and over about the loss of sales of their merchandise.
The acclaim here is of the “great city!” What made it great in the eyes of the world are riches as the result of the large oil production. No that many years past before the discovery of oil, it was nothing more than a desert nomads land and tourist attraction as well as the sights of the two most holy cities. When it talks of “city” it could actually be in reference to the cities of Mecca and Medina. Medina is Arabic for “city.”
These two cities are hub of the Islamic religion, considered the most holy sights of Islam. Muslims travel to these cities on religious pilgrimages every year.
Without going into any more detail since this forum is meant to be brief; Saudi Arabia is a basis of terrorist activity around the world, human slavery, dominance over oil production which created lustful society and the hub of the one world religion that is to come.
Look around, what other religion in the world is spreading so rapidly, being embraced in many countries and forces it’s religious ideology upon other peoples groups with violence and beheadings that too are mentioned in this particular book of the Bible.
One other point is that Christianity as well as other religions are outlawed and there are no churches in the country. The blood that has been shed around the world through terrorist activity can be laid at the feet of Saudi Arabia and Heaven is ready to judge her!