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17/Revelation, Chapter Seventeen.
Revelation Chapter 17
1.
17:1-2
Great harlot
The harlot is Rome. The nations cooperated with her and were influenced by her power and wealth.
2.
17:3-6A
Wild beast
It was the Roman empire. The harlot drunk means the many Christians killed under Nero’s and Domitian’s persecutions.
3.
17:6B-8
Nero
There was a belief that the dead Nero would return to life to attack Rome. The new Nero, Domitian, is destined for destruction.
4.
17:9-14
Seven Kings
The 7 emperors from 27 B.C. excluding Domitian, who is the 8th emperor. The 10 horns represent 10 provincial rulers.
5.
17:15-18
Ten horns
The provincial governors will rise up against Rome and burn it.
