The sixth vial is thrown over the "great river Euphrates, and the water thereof" is dried up (Revelation 16:12). This paves the way for the "kings of the East" (Revelation 16:12). The Euphrates River passed through the literal city of Babylon, supplying water. Cyrus and Darius, the east's monarchs at the time, seized Babylon after diverting this enormous river. This resulted in the deliverance of God's people and the restoration of Jerusalem. Similarly, with spiritual Babylon, "Waters" represent "peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues" (Revelation 17:15). The monarchs of the east are God and Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:27; Isaiah 41:25; Revelation 7:2). The drying up of the seas symbolizes their conquest of spiritual Babylon as they come to earth to rescue their devoted disciples (Revelation 19:11–18).
In the biblical account of the Exodus from Egypt, God dried up the sea so that His people could walk on dry land.
Consider the order of events: first, the plagues fall, followed by darkness between the Egyptian army and the Israelites, and finally, the sea dries up (Ex 14:19–20). Part of this can be seen in the fifth and sixth plagues.
God originally intended for the Israelites to reach Canaan as soon as possible, but this plan changed. As they stood on the borders of the Promised Land, ready to cross the Jordan River, it had been forty years since they had first arrived. As soon as the priests carrying the ark entered the Jordan River, the water began to pool on one side, making it possible for the nation to enter Canaan (Joshua 3:15–16).
Chapter 6 of the book of Joshua describes the following steps: Jericho's marching around and Jericho's fall.
Look at the sequence of events again: the plagues fall on Egypt, darkness settles between the two parties at the Red Sea, the sea dries up (to escape) and the Jordan dries up (to enter), the city fell and they enter the Promised Land. The fifth, sixth, and seventh plagues will occur in this order to prepare for the second coming's entrance into Heavenly Canaan.
However, before the "water" of the woman is dried up in this sixth plague and described in Revelation 17, we find that Revelation 16:13–14 explains how she received help from the people and nations of the world. Through the collaboration of the spirits of the devils, the tri-union forces of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet were able to deceive the entire world. Why is this being done? This assistance is something that Satan intends to employ in order to wage war against the Lamb and his children (Revelation 19:19), particularly when the second coming occurs. He brings them together in a symbolic manner at a location known as Armageddon.
Revelation Chapter 16 Verse 12 to 16
12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
The Euphrates symbolizes the people under the mysterious rule of Babylon (Revelation 17:15). The rivers you saw, where the adulterer sits, symbolize people, multitudes, nations, and tongues. Thus, the cessation of its streams signifies their abandonment of Babylon, the eastern monarchs, and those who go with Him. Therefore, Armageddon represents the final conflict in the major conflict between Christ and Satan. The departure of human assistance from Mystery Babylon is believed to have eliminated the last barrier to her ultimate downfall and punishment.
"The kings of the east" stand in for Christ and His companions. According to this interpretation, the phrase "kings of the east," together with the other symbolic phrases in verse 12, refers to the historical event in which Cyrus, the king of the east, overthrew Babylon and allowed God's people to return to their homeland.
The Papacy, apostate Protestantism, and contemporary spiritism or paganism are all examples of the "dragon," "beast," and false prophet (Revelation 19:20; 20:10; 13:4, 14–15). These three wicked religious powers collectively make up the modern-day "great Babylon," and it appears that the three unclean spirits either symbolize or represent them. (Revelation 16:19; 17:5 and Revelation 16:13–14, 18–19).
The mouth is what makes talking possible. These three evil spirits, who speak for the "dragon," the "beast," and the false prophet, represent the policy that this religious union tells the world about. Revelation 17:2 refers to this policy as the "wine of Babylon."
The text does not mention the earth or its inhabitants. In contrast to the threefold religious union in verse 13, the "kings" are the world's political powers. They call on all of the world's countries to join together and kill God's people. The phrase "kings of the earth and of the whole world" includes both the East and the West.
He is addressing wicked people who are not prepared for him (1 Thessalonians 5:2, 4; 2 Peter 3:10; Matthew 24:43; and Luke 21:35).
The word originates from a combination of two Hebrew words. The first "Ar" means "mountain."
The second part of the word "Mageddon" comes from the Hebrew words megiddo or megiddon, which refers to the old city of Megiddo, which gave its name to the important pass through the mountains to the southwest, to the valley of Jezreel to the north and northeast (2 Chronicles 35:22), and to the Kishon, which flows through the valley (Judges 4:7, 13; 5:19, 21). The term "mageddon" originates from the Hebrew word "mo'ed," frequently utilized in the Old Testament to denote "congregation" (Exodus 27:21; 28:43; 29:4, 10–11, 30, 32; etc.), "feast" (Leviticus 23:2), "assembly," and "places of the assembly." Lamentations 1:15 and 2:6.
In the first instance, the name Armageddon originates from the location and history of old Megiddo.
In Isaiah 14:13, har-mo'ed means "mount of the congregation" or "mount of assembly." It refers to the rock north of ancient Jerusalem that Solomon's Temple stood on.
Satan is gathering the nations for war on a mountain, which is a figure of speech. It was always his dream to be God and sit on His throne, which Isaiah 14:13 calls the "mount of the congregation."
Combining Ar and Megiddo results in the name Armageddon, signifying the "mountain of Megiddo." The high top that is closest to Megiddo is Carmel. Mount Carmel is situated on the southern edge of the Megiddo valley. It might be helpful to go over the experience on Carmel again so that we can better understand Armageddon's fight.
In the Old Testament, Israel had followed Baalim, who were the gods of other countries. Elijah wanted to show that Jehovah is the real God in a way that was easy to see. Elijah put the options in front of the crowd: "How long will you wait between two opinions?" If the Lord is God, you should follow Him. If Baal is god, you should follow him (1 Kings 18:21). You either choose to be for or against the real God.
These options that Elijah presented to Israel and the prophets of Baal on Carmel will soon be presented to us. There will be a choice that involves the entire world.