The 144,000 and the Multitude
Chapter 15
The Finale And The First Dominion
In Joel, chapter 2, verse 23, it states the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain will come down “in the first month.” You will notice that the word “month” is italicized and was therefore, added to the text. This word was inserted, by the translators, at the time of the translation from the Hebrew to the King James English. As we believe the KJV to be the inspired Word of God, the Lord brought this about for His eternal purpose. The word “month” would certainly seem be the most fitting word to place in ending that sentence.
However, this usage has placed a veil over a deeper truth in this passage. If there is another thread to follow here, what “first” would this verse be referring to? A “first” something, in which the rain, both the former and the latter rain, will come down, would have to fit with the context.
We will find in the prophet Micah, chapter 4, a word that can be connected with the word “first” located in Joel 2. Researching the entire context and content of the chapter, we will find that the word “dominion” is the more likely rendering. It perfectly fits the entire overview of the 144,000, their attributes, and the authority they will possess during the tribulation.
In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted; [7] And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from
henceforth, even for ever. [8] And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of
Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem. [9] Now why dost thou cry out aloud? is there no king in thee? is thy counsellor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail. [10] Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered;
there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies. [11] Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. [12] But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor. [13] Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will
consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. - Micah 4:6-13
In Micah 4:8 we find what is referred to as “the first dominion.” What is the “first dominion”? We’ll begin by taking a look at the beginning of this chapter and see if it will give us an indication pertaining to when this first dominion will occur.
But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.
[2] And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. – Micah 4:1, 2
“In the last days,” “the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains.” We have covered this in the chapter on Zion/Sion. This will occur in the last days. Zion shall be in the “top” of the mountains. Zion/Sion is where the 144,000 are seen with the Lamb. In Micah 4:8, notice how the verse begins. “And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion.” Let’s look closer at this language.
The word tower is defined as; a tower (from its size or height); by analogy a rostrum; figuratively a (pyramidal) bed of flowers: - castle, flower, pulpit, tower. [1]
This gives us the indication from the phrasing of the sentence that the “tower of the flock” is a group of people associated with the flock (the Christians) that are stronger than the rest of the flock. In other words, the tower is a group that is of the flock, but is stronger than the rest of the flock. This certainly sounds like the 144,000 that are set apart for God’s purpose.
Now look at the strong hold of the daughter of Zion. The phrase strong hold means; a mound, i.e. fortress: fort, strong hold, tower
This is just another reiteration of the word tower. Notice that one of the definitions used for strong hold is also tower. With this added definition, we find that the tower of the flock is also the strong hold of the daughter of Zion. You can also see that the strong hold is of the daughter of Zion; just as the tower is of the flock. A set apart group that is of the flock, that is of the daughter of Zion, but is definitely set apart in a much stronger position.
The tower of the flock is the strong hold of the daughter of Zion. The daughter of Zion is referring to the Multitude. The strong hold of the daughter of Zion is in a position of reign and rule that are of the flock. The flock is comprised of the 144,000 (tower, strong hold) and the Multitude (daughter of Zion)
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Verse 8 then continues with “unto thee will it come.” What will come? “Even the first dominion” will come to the tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion. What is this first dominion? The word dominion is defined as; rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler; - dominion, government, power, to rule. [2] The under-definition means; a ruler or (abstractly) rule: - dominion, that ruled. [3] The last definition means; to rule: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, reign, have power. [4]
The definition of the word dominion gives us a clear indication that this is speaking about being in a position to rule.
Let’s now finish out the verse, “the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.” What is meant by the last part of verse 8? To find out, let’s look at the definition of the word kingdom. The word kingdom means; dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm): - kingdom, king’s, reign, royal. [5] The under-definition means; to reign; inceptually to ascend the throne; causatively to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel: be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign (-ing) rule. [6]
This definition (including the root word), tells us that the kingdom that shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem, is in fact a dominion. The bride becomes the wife of the bridegroom, and is therefore causatively inducted into royalty. She (the 144,000, and the Multitude) will be given dominion to rule with authority and power granted by the husband (Jesus Christ)
The text then speaks about the daughter of Zion labouring, and bringing forth. Bringing forth what? They bring forth the Multitude; in essence they bring forth themselves for the daughter of Zion is the Multitude. Micah 4:10 then goes on to state that “for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon.” The Multitude goes out of the city (Jerusalem) and dwells in the field (where the 144,000 are). They will even go to Babylon, where they just came out of. How can this be?
The Multitude flee from Babylon, Jerusalem, city; i.e. the church. They flee from the lies, false doctrines, and fables. They then go back to the church (Babylon) to proclaim the Truth. This is where they are singled out and identified as one of the Multitude and then their persecution as a martyr begins.
For an explanation of the field and what it represents we need to take a look at this concept and the scripture concerning the field. Since Babylon, Jerusalem, and Zion are spiritual places, the field is most likely a spiritual place also. The concept of what the field is can be explained by examining the following passages.
Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. [16] Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. [17] And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. [18] And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places; [19] When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place. - Isaiah 32:15-19
The first thing that needs to be noted here, is the spirit that is poured upon us from on high is referring to the rain, the former, and the latter rain. When the rain, the former and the latter rain do come down, this is when the wilderness will “be a fruitful field,” and the fruitful field will be counted for a forest.
Let’s now take a look at the word fruitful. Fruitful is defined as; a planted field (garden, orchard, vineyard, or park); by implication garden produce: - ful (green) ears (of corn), fruitful field (place), plentiful (field). [7] The under-definition means; a garden or vineyard; - vines, (increase of the) vineyard (-s), vintage. [8]
The meaning of the word fruitful goes directly to the concept of the church being the vineyard. Jesus Christ is the husbandman, who tends and prunes his vines. At the onset of the Great Tribulation, there is a shift or a transition that occurs. When the 144,000 are sealed, they become the true vineyard of the Lord. Originally, the 144,000 come out of the current vineyard, which is today’s Babylon, the harlot church system.
Jesus spoke a parable about this very subject that we are examining. This parable concerns a householder that planted a vineyard and let it out to those that decided to keep it for themselves.
Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and
went into a far country: [34] And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. [35] And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. [36] Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. [37] But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. [38] But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. [39] And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. [40] When the lord therefore of the
vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? [41] They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. – Matthew 21:33-41
This of course is speaking about the vineyard that the physical Jews had at the time of Christ. They wanted to keep it for themselves and killed the son to try to keep it. The Lord then took it a let it out to the Christians. But now, 2000 years later, the Christians are doing the exact same thing.
This vineyard is supposed to be producing fruit and the householder (Lord) is supposed to receive that fruit. The fruit that it is being produced they are keeping for themselves by incorporating lies and deception into the vineyard and trying to change what God intended into their own hands.
This vineyard will be taken from them (corporate church system, 2/3 apostate) and given to the 144,000 that will take the fruits of the vineyard and give it to the Lord of the vineyard. They will reverence the son who is the inheritor of the vineyard. This is the transition that occurs. The vineyard is taken from those that want it for themselves and given to another that will give the fruits to its rightful owner.
At the point of the transition, the sealing of the 144,000, the vineyard changes from the current church system to the 144,000. In essence, the 144,000 inherit the vineyard status, and become the one and only true vineyard of the LORD. The Multitude is the fruit of the vineyard that is brought to the Lord.
In these verses, you can see that the wilderness will be a fruitful field. The wilderness is where the 144,000 are located. There will be many converts (offspring) that will come from the 144,000. Since the 144,000 are in the wilderness, the wilderness becomes a fruitful field.
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. - Isaiah 32:16
Judgement shall be in the wilderness, and righteousness will be in the “fruitful field” which is located in the wilderness. The by-products of judgment and righteousness are quietness, assurance, a peaceable habitation, sure dwellings and quiet resting places. Won’t that be a desirable place? This is another manifestation of spiritual Zion, where the 144,000 will dwell and the Multitude will come.
And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: [26] And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city. [27] Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness. - Isaiah 1:25-27
In this verse in Isaiah, we have more confirmation that “righteousness remain in the fruitful field” for Zion will be called the “city of righteousness.” In verse 27, it states that “Zion shall be redeemed with judgment.” Compare that to the verse in Isaiah 32:16, that reads “then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness.”
With these passages on the wilderness, we have total confirmation that the place where “judgment” dwells is Zion. We can also see that Zion, the city of righteousness, is synonymous with a fruitful field. Isaiah 27 even states that Zion’s converts (the Multitude), will be redeemed with righteousness.
Is there a deeper meaning when the prophet Isaiah says “the fruitful field will be counted for a forest?” This can get a bit tricky, but the fruitful field that is to be counted as a forest, is not the same fruitful field that is the wilderness. This “fruitful field” would be referring to the current church that the 144,000 come out of. Once the 144,000 have come out of her, the church will only contain the apostate and the Multitude. The once fruitful field now transitions into a forest.
There are several verses concerning the destruction of His forest. The forest is often used as another metaphor for the church. One of those verses is verse Isaiah 32:19 describing “when it shall hail, coming down on the forest.” This is the first trumpet in Revelation that rains down and destroys 1/3 of the trees. The first trumpet is the first judgment on this earth (the church).
And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth. – Isaiah 10:18
In this verse, both the “forest” and the “fruitful field” are consumed (destroyed); both soul and body are destroyed. In studying the Multitude, we saw in Zechariah 13:8 the verse that refers to 2/3 being cut off and dying; referring to both soul and body. This would be the 2/3 of the apostate church that is destroyed.
There is an interesting thing that happens here. All of the church, the 2/3 apostate and the Multitude are counted for a forest. The harlot church was at one time the fruitful field but will now be counted for a forest. The hail comes down and destroys the forest which links to the 1st trumpet where 1/3 of the trees are burned up. The Multitude is the 1/3 of the apostate church that is counted for a forest (or trees).
The 1st trumpet is judgement. What happens when the Multitude comes out of the apostate church? They go into the wilderness which becomes a fruitful field, they (the Multitude) being the fruits of that fruitful field unto the Lord. There is judgement in the wilderness. The Multitude is judged in the wilderness and they are consumed by the judgement of the 1st trumpet.
The remaining 2/3 of the apostate church are still in the fruitful field that is counted for a forest. That forest and fruitful field gets consumed completely, both soul and body. This is the 2/3 of Ezekiel’s hair that is burned up in the midst of Jerusalem.
The fruitful field that is “counted for a forest,” is referring to the current harlot church. In fact, the word “counted” has as one of its definitions reckon. [9] In Isaiah 10:18, the forest, and the fruitful field that is counted as a forest, is destroyed.
With the understanding of the two phases of the fruitful field, we can now understand how the daughter of Zion can dwell in the field. The field, being a “fruitful field” (which is the wilderness), is where the 144,000 are located.
Continuing in Micah 4:10, we find the following “and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.” In these verses, the Multitude will be going back to the harlot churches and in some manner, preaching to the people there; yet even in Babylon, they will be delivered from the hand of the enemy. How are they delivered? They are delivered by being faithful unto the death. This is how they are redeemed.
Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. [12] But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor. - Micah 4:11, 12
In verses 11 and 12, we get a further indication that this is indeed the Multitude that Micah is speaking about. Notice how the nations are gathered against the daughter of Zion, saying, “Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.” It is they, the 2/3 apostate that are these nations that are gathered against the daughter of Zion. They want the daughter of Zion to be defiled. They will look upon the Multitude as being defiled for the Multitude is the heir of the vineyard and the workers in the vineyard will kill them that they may keep it for themselves. They think they are doing the will of the Lord by defiling her. This is shown by the rest of the verse that states “and let our eye look upon Zion.” They believe that they are completely in the Lord’s will, all the while killing the people that are the true martyrs of the Lord. This is explained further in “The Trumpet Judgements Unveiled.”
The LORD then gathers those that wished for the daughter of Zion to be defiled, as “sheaves into the floor.” The sheaves are bunches of grain. Grain that is gathered is put upon the threshing floor. The next verse in Micah tells the story.
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. - Micah 4:13
In this verse, the daughter of Zion (Multitude) is told to “arise and thresh.” The word, thresh means; to trample or thresh: - break, tear, thresh, tread out (down), at grass. [10] The daughter of Zion is an instrument of the LORD, and she will be threshing people. How does she do that? She goes back to Babylon and preaches the Truth. The Truth will cut them down and they will become angry and seek to defile her and will cause her to be put to death.
The verse continues with making her “horn iron.” The word horn has as one of its definitions, power. [11] And the daughter of Zion will “beat in pieces many people.” How will this be done? The daughter of Zion will thresh them.
As the Multitude wakes up from their slumber and come to the Truth, there are many things that happen. The Multitude receives authority and power over their enemies. They will be overcome by the enemy, but during this process they will become the overcomers. The first dominion is the ruling power. There are some additional passages that give us a glimpse into what happens in the first dominion.
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. [2] And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. [3] Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. – Isaiah 62:1-3
In Isaiah 62:2, the Gentiles shall see the righteousness of Zion. The inhabitants of Zion will be a crown of glory and a royal diadem in the hand of God. The Truth that they now hold will shine brightly with their newly lit lamp. For this, the Gentiles will despise them and will tread them down underfoot. The Multitude will prevail in the end standing on that sea of glass, singing the song of Moses.
The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid. [14] Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
[15] The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. [16] In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. [17] The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [18] I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. [19] Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. [20] At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the
LORD. - Zephaniah 3:13-20
In Zephaniah 3:13, the Remnant of Israel will not do iniquity; they won’t lie, and there won’t be a deceitful tongue in their mouths. This verse corresponds with Revelation 14:5 “and in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.” The Multitude will follow this pattern and will also be speaking the Truth.
We also will find that Zephaniah 3:19 matches with Micah 4:6, 7. Every one of the Multitude will be afflicted, halted, driven out, and put to shame. This is the defiling of the Multitude that the apostate church accomplishes. Coming out of the harlot church system will be a liberating experience, but with the freedom also comes pain. The word halteth, as used above, means; to limp. [12]
Many, if not all of us, that have come out of Babylon, have been ridiculed, mocked, and rejected by family and friends because of our belief in the TRUTH. The Multitude will undergo the same experience but to a much higher degree. They will be persecuted and martyred for their standing up for the Truth. When the seventh trumpet sounds, the LORD will undo all that has afflicted them. He will save those who were wounded (halteth). He will gather them together, those who have been driven out and cast off. This is the first dominion of the 144,000 and the Multitude.
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. - Isaiah 35:10
Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee
away. - Isaiah 51:11
In both of the above verses; Isaiah 35:10 and 51:11, we see very similar wording. The ransomed and redeemed of the LORD will come into Zion with singing and everlasting joy. Who would this be referring to? The ransomed and the redeemed of the LORD are the Multitude. We can tell that this is the Multitude by what is stated in these verses about them returning. They return to the Lord and come to Zion where the 144,000 and the Lord are whereas the 144,000 are already there in Zion.
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem: [4] When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning. [5] And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. [6] And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and fromrain. - Isaiah 4:3-6
In Isaiah 4:3, those that are left in Zion and remaining in Jerusalem would be referring to the 144,000 and the Multitude. Notice that they will be called holy. This verse corresponds to Romans 11:16 “For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.”
Jesus Christ is the root. The root is holy which produces the firstfruits (144,000). The 144,000 produce the man child (Multitude), which will also be holy for it comes from the same root.
It also appears that there will be over every dwelling place in Mount Zion, a cloud and smoke by day, and a flame of fire by night. This sounds just like the cloud, and the flame of fire that abode upon the Tabernacle during the Exodus.
Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken. [21] But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby. [22] For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us. [23] Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. [24] And the inhabitant shall not say, Iam sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.
- Isaiah 33:20-24
In Isaiah 34:20, it states that Zion/Jerusalem is a “quiet habitation.” This corresponds to Isaiah 32:15 “and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever.” In verse 22 seen above, it states that “the LORD is our lawgiver,” reaffirming that the LORD makes the rules.
And then, in verse 24, it states that the inhabitant of Zion/Jerusalem “will not be sick.” They will be healthy for the Lord will heal their afflictions and what makes them halted. The verse continues to state that those that dwell in Zion/Jerusalem will be forgiven their iniquity.
And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. [9] Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off. - Micah 5:8, 9
In Micah 5:8-9, we find that the remnant of Jacob (the 144,000, Multitude), will be as a lion among the beasts of the forest, and as a young lion among the flocks of sheep, who can tread down and tear in pieces. This corresponds to Micah 4:13, where the daughter of Zion (Multitude) will thresh, and beat in pieces many people. The word beat [13] in verse 13 means to crush or crumble. This definition can be likened to treading down and tearing in pieces, in Micah 5:9.
We can also find in Proverbs 30:30 just how strong a lion is; “A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any.” A lion is the strongest among all beasts, and no other beast will cause him to be fearful.
Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her. [15] And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. [16] And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali. [17] For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name. [18] And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely. [19] And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies. [20] I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD. - Hosea 2:14-20
In Hosea 2:14, it states that the LORD will bring her into the wilderness. This corresponds with the 144,000 being in the wilderness and the Multitude that will join them when they come seeking Zion. Verse 15 states that the LORD will give her vineyards. This is the transfer of the “fruitful field” spoken about in Isaiah 32:15.
Verse 18 states that the LORD will make a covenant for them (the Multitude) with the beasts of the field, the fowls of the heaven, and all creeping things. This covenant that the LORD makes causes the Multitude to lie down safely. The beasts of the field, fowls, and creeping things will not harm them any longer for the Lord gives them dominion over them. This is why there is quietness, and assurance, and peaceable habitations in Zion.
This covenant that the LORD makes with the beasts of the field is fascinating, for as we learned in studying the Multitude, one of the “four sore judgments” of the LORD against the apostate church, is killing with the beasts of the field. Also, in the fourth seal of Revelation, there are people killed by the beasts of the earth. The covenant made on behalf of the Multitude by the LORD guarantees that the Multitude will not be harmed by any of these creatures, in reference to their soul. They are not to fear those that can kill the body. The ones that kill the body are the beasts of the earth and the fowls of the heaven. [14]
Furthermore, verses 19 and 20 state “And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies. [20] I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.”
The word, betroth used in this verse means; to engage for matrimony: - betroth, espouse. [15] This is most certainly referring to the Bride of Christ.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. - John 14:12
In John 14:12, Jesus states that those that believe on Him and the works that He does, in them will be seen greater works. Jesus raised people from the dead, healed the lame, cast out demons, gave sight to the blind, and gave hearing to the deaf. Greater things than these shall be done by the 144,000! This is because they receive not only the rain, the former, but also the latter rain. And the rain, the former and the latter rain will come down in the First Dominion. [16]
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. [20] Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. - Luke 10:19, 20
Here is the power that the 144,000 receive. They receive power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. And nothing, repeat, NOTHING shall hurt you. Keep in mind that the fifth trumpet has scorpion creatures, and the sixth trumpet contains serpent like creatures. This wielding of power “over all the power of the enemy” corresponds with the lion in the forest, and the young lion among the flocks in Micah 5:8, 9. The Multitude also joins our ranks but they are in a different place as far as the enemy can hurt them as far as their physical bodies, but not their soul.
The First Dominion comes to the 144,000, at the time they receive the rain, the former and the latter rain. She is given power and authority at that time to rule in the First Dominion. At that time, there will also be miracles, which have not yet been witnessed. The inhabitants of Zion will be healthy, safe, and secure. They will have over their dwelling places a cloud by day and a flame of fire by night.
The kingdom will come to the daughter of Jerusalem, this being the Multitude. They will be healed after they have been defiled by their enemies that prevail over them. The will be the overcomers and will gain reign and rule when they enter into the Truth and have been punished for their iniquity. They will be joyful, and sorrow and mourning will flee away. They will be a strong people, a lion of the forest. They will have victory over their enemies.
As you can see, the sealing of the 144,000 is so much more than just a sealing of protection. When we realize the full extent of what the sealing and the rains encompass, we will be truly amazed.
The Lord will bring the Multitude into the kingdom of God and they will be with Him forever more. All Glory to the LORD. He is such a Wonderful Savior. True and Righteous are His Judgments. Blessed be the name of the LORD, the HOLY ONE of Israel.
[1]. Strong’s 4026
[2]. Strong’s 4475
[3]. Strong’s 4474
[4]. Strong’s 4910
[5]. Strong’s 4467
[6]. Strong’s 4427
[7]. Strong’s 3759
[8]. Strong’s 3754
[9]. Strong’s 2803
[10]. Strong’s 1758
[11]. Strong’s 7161
[12]. Strong’s 6760
[13]. Strong’s 1854
[14]. “Trumpet Judgements Unveiled” chapter 8, written by Sue Patterson
[15]. Strong’s 781
[16]. Joel 2:23
However, this usage has placed a veil over a deeper truth in this passage. If there is another thread to follow here, what “first” would this verse be referring to? A “first” something, in which the rain, both the former and the latter rain, will come down, would have to fit with the context.
We will find in the prophet Micah, chapter 4, a word that can be connected with the word “first” located in Joel 2. Researching the entire context and content of the chapter, we will find that the word “dominion” is the more likely rendering. It perfectly fits the entire overview of the 144,000, their attributes, and the authority they will possess during the tribulation.
In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted; [7] And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from
henceforth, even for ever. [8] And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of
Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem. [9] Now why dost thou cry out aloud? is there no king in thee? is thy counsellor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail. [10] Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered;
there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies. [11] Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. [12] But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor. [13] Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will
consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. - Micah 4:6-13
In Micah 4:8 we find what is referred to as “the first dominion.” What is the “first dominion”? We’ll begin by taking a look at the beginning of this chapter and see if it will give us an indication pertaining to when this first dominion will occur.
But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.
[2] And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. – Micah 4:1, 2
“In the last days,” “the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains.” We have covered this in the chapter on Zion/Sion. This will occur in the last days. Zion shall be in the “top” of the mountains. Zion/Sion is where the 144,000 are seen with the Lamb. In Micah 4:8, notice how the verse begins. “And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion.” Let’s look closer at this language.
The word tower is defined as; a tower (from its size or height); by analogy a rostrum; figuratively a (pyramidal) bed of flowers: - castle, flower, pulpit, tower. [1]
This gives us the indication from the phrasing of the sentence that the “tower of the flock” is a group of people associated with the flock (the Christians) that are stronger than the rest of the flock. In other words, the tower is a group that is of the flock, but is stronger than the rest of the flock. This certainly sounds like the 144,000 that are set apart for God’s purpose.
Now look at the strong hold of the daughter of Zion. The phrase strong hold means; a mound, i.e. fortress: fort, strong hold, tower
This is just another reiteration of the word tower. Notice that one of the definitions used for strong hold is also tower. With this added definition, we find that the tower of the flock is also the strong hold of the daughter of Zion. You can also see that the strong hold is of the daughter of Zion; just as the tower is of the flock. A set apart group that is of the flock, that is of the daughter of Zion, but is definitely set apart in a much stronger position.
The tower of the flock is the strong hold of the daughter of Zion. The daughter of Zion is referring to the Multitude. The strong hold of the daughter of Zion is in a position of reign and rule that are of the flock. The flock is comprised of the 144,000 (tower, strong hold) and the Multitude (daughter of Zion)
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Verse 8 then continues with “unto thee will it come.” What will come? “Even the first dominion” will come to the tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion. What is this first dominion? The word dominion is defined as; rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler; - dominion, government, power, to rule. [2] The under-definition means; a ruler or (abstractly) rule: - dominion, that ruled. [3] The last definition means; to rule: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, reign, have power. [4]
The definition of the word dominion gives us a clear indication that this is speaking about being in a position to rule.
Let’s now finish out the verse, “the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.” What is meant by the last part of verse 8? To find out, let’s look at the definition of the word kingdom. The word kingdom means; dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm): - kingdom, king’s, reign, royal. [5] The under-definition means; to reign; inceptually to ascend the throne; causatively to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel: be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign (-ing) rule. [6]
This definition (including the root word), tells us that the kingdom that shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem, is in fact a dominion. The bride becomes the wife of the bridegroom, and is therefore causatively inducted into royalty. She (the 144,000, and the Multitude) will be given dominion to rule with authority and power granted by the husband (Jesus Christ)
The text then speaks about the daughter of Zion labouring, and bringing forth. Bringing forth what? They bring forth the Multitude; in essence they bring forth themselves for the daughter of Zion is the Multitude. Micah 4:10 then goes on to state that “for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon.” The Multitude goes out of the city (Jerusalem) and dwells in the field (where the 144,000 are). They will even go to Babylon, where they just came out of. How can this be?
The Multitude flee from Babylon, Jerusalem, city; i.e. the church. They flee from the lies, false doctrines, and fables. They then go back to the church (Babylon) to proclaim the Truth. This is where they are singled out and identified as one of the Multitude and then their persecution as a martyr begins.
For an explanation of the field and what it represents we need to take a look at this concept and the scripture concerning the field. Since Babylon, Jerusalem, and Zion are spiritual places, the field is most likely a spiritual place also. The concept of what the field is can be explained by examining the following passages.
Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. [16] Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. [17] And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. [18] And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places; [19] When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place. - Isaiah 32:15-19
The first thing that needs to be noted here, is the spirit that is poured upon us from on high is referring to the rain, the former, and the latter rain. When the rain, the former and the latter rain do come down, this is when the wilderness will “be a fruitful field,” and the fruitful field will be counted for a forest.
Let’s now take a look at the word fruitful. Fruitful is defined as; a planted field (garden, orchard, vineyard, or park); by implication garden produce: - ful (green) ears (of corn), fruitful field (place), plentiful (field). [7] The under-definition means; a garden or vineyard; - vines, (increase of the) vineyard (-s), vintage. [8]
The meaning of the word fruitful goes directly to the concept of the church being the vineyard. Jesus Christ is the husbandman, who tends and prunes his vines. At the onset of the Great Tribulation, there is a shift or a transition that occurs. When the 144,000 are sealed, they become the true vineyard of the Lord. Originally, the 144,000 come out of the current vineyard, which is today’s Babylon, the harlot church system.
Jesus spoke a parable about this very subject that we are examining. This parable concerns a householder that planted a vineyard and let it out to those that decided to keep it for themselves.
Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and
went into a far country: [34] And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. [35] And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. [36] Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. [37] But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. [38] But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. [39] And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. [40] When the lord therefore of the
vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? [41] They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. – Matthew 21:33-41
This of course is speaking about the vineyard that the physical Jews had at the time of Christ. They wanted to keep it for themselves and killed the son to try to keep it. The Lord then took it a let it out to the Christians. But now, 2000 years later, the Christians are doing the exact same thing.
This vineyard is supposed to be producing fruit and the householder (Lord) is supposed to receive that fruit. The fruit that it is being produced they are keeping for themselves by incorporating lies and deception into the vineyard and trying to change what God intended into their own hands.
This vineyard will be taken from them (corporate church system, 2/3 apostate) and given to the 144,000 that will take the fruits of the vineyard and give it to the Lord of the vineyard. They will reverence the son who is the inheritor of the vineyard. This is the transition that occurs. The vineyard is taken from those that want it for themselves and given to another that will give the fruits to its rightful owner.
At the point of the transition, the sealing of the 144,000, the vineyard changes from the current church system to the 144,000. In essence, the 144,000 inherit the vineyard status, and become the one and only true vineyard of the LORD. The Multitude is the fruit of the vineyard that is brought to the Lord.
In these verses, you can see that the wilderness will be a fruitful field. The wilderness is where the 144,000 are located. There will be many converts (offspring) that will come from the 144,000. Since the 144,000 are in the wilderness, the wilderness becomes a fruitful field.
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. - Isaiah 32:16
Judgement shall be in the wilderness, and righteousness will be in the “fruitful field” which is located in the wilderness. The by-products of judgment and righteousness are quietness, assurance, a peaceable habitation, sure dwellings and quiet resting places. Won’t that be a desirable place? This is another manifestation of spiritual Zion, where the 144,000 will dwell and the Multitude will come.
And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: [26] And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city. [27] Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness. - Isaiah 1:25-27
In this verse in Isaiah, we have more confirmation that “righteousness remain in the fruitful field” for Zion will be called the “city of righteousness.” In verse 27, it states that “Zion shall be redeemed with judgment.” Compare that to the verse in Isaiah 32:16, that reads “then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness.”
With these passages on the wilderness, we have total confirmation that the place where “judgment” dwells is Zion. We can also see that Zion, the city of righteousness, is synonymous with a fruitful field. Isaiah 27 even states that Zion’s converts (the Multitude), will be redeemed with righteousness.
Is there a deeper meaning when the prophet Isaiah says “the fruitful field will be counted for a forest?” This can get a bit tricky, but the fruitful field that is to be counted as a forest, is not the same fruitful field that is the wilderness. This “fruitful field” would be referring to the current church that the 144,000 come out of. Once the 144,000 have come out of her, the church will only contain the apostate and the Multitude. The once fruitful field now transitions into a forest.
There are several verses concerning the destruction of His forest. The forest is often used as another metaphor for the church. One of those verses is verse Isaiah 32:19 describing “when it shall hail, coming down on the forest.” This is the first trumpet in Revelation that rains down and destroys 1/3 of the trees. The first trumpet is the first judgment on this earth (the church).
And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth. – Isaiah 10:18
In this verse, both the “forest” and the “fruitful field” are consumed (destroyed); both soul and body are destroyed. In studying the Multitude, we saw in Zechariah 13:8 the verse that refers to 2/3 being cut off and dying; referring to both soul and body. This would be the 2/3 of the apostate church that is destroyed.
There is an interesting thing that happens here. All of the church, the 2/3 apostate and the Multitude are counted for a forest. The harlot church was at one time the fruitful field but will now be counted for a forest. The hail comes down and destroys the forest which links to the 1st trumpet where 1/3 of the trees are burned up. The Multitude is the 1/3 of the apostate church that is counted for a forest (or trees).
The 1st trumpet is judgement. What happens when the Multitude comes out of the apostate church? They go into the wilderness which becomes a fruitful field, they (the Multitude) being the fruits of that fruitful field unto the Lord. There is judgement in the wilderness. The Multitude is judged in the wilderness and they are consumed by the judgement of the 1st trumpet.
The remaining 2/3 of the apostate church are still in the fruitful field that is counted for a forest. That forest and fruitful field gets consumed completely, both soul and body. This is the 2/3 of Ezekiel’s hair that is burned up in the midst of Jerusalem.
The fruitful field that is “counted for a forest,” is referring to the current harlot church. In fact, the word “counted” has as one of its definitions reckon. [9] In Isaiah 10:18, the forest, and the fruitful field that is counted as a forest, is destroyed.
With the understanding of the two phases of the fruitful field, we can now understand how the daughter of Zion can dwell in the field. The field, being a “fruitful field” (which is the wilderness), is where the 144,000 are located.
Continuing in Micah 4:10, we find the following “and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.” In these verses, the Multitude will be going back to the harlot churches and in some manner, preaching to the people there; yet even in Babylon, they will be delivered from the hand of the enemy. How are they delivered? They are delivered by being faithful unto the death. This is how they are redeemed.
Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. [12] But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor. - Micah 4:11, 12
In verses 11 and 12, we get a further indication that this is indeed the Multitude that Micah is speaking about. Notice how the nations are gathered against the daughter of Zion, saying, “Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.” It is they, the 2/3 apostate that are these nations that are gathered against the daughter of Zion. They want the daughter of Zion to be defiled. They will look upon the Multitude as being defiled for the Multitude is the heir of the vineyard and the workers in the vineyard will kill them that they may keep it for themselves. They think they are doing the will of the Lord by defiling her. This is shown by the rest of the verse that states “and let our eye look upon Zion.” They believe that they are completely in the Lord’s will, all the while killing the people that are the true martyrs of the Lord. This is explained further in “The Trumpet Judgements Unveiled.”
The LORD then gathers those that wished for the daughter of Zion to be defiled, as “sheaves into the floor.” The sheaves are bunches of grain. Grain that is gathered is put upon the threshing floor. The next verse in Micah tells the story.
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. - Micah 4:13
In this verse, the daughter of Zion (Multitude) is told to “arise and thresh.” The word, thresh means; to trample or thresh: - break, tear, thresh, tread out (down), at grass. [10] The daughter of Zion is an instrument of the LORD, and she will be threshing people. How does she do that? She goes back to Babylon and preaches the Truth. The Truth will cut them down and they will become angry and seek to defile her and will cause her to be put to death.
The verse continues with making her “horn iron.” The word horn has as one of its definitions, power. [11] And the daughter of Zion will “beat in pieces many people.” How will this be done? The daughter of Zion will thresh them.
As the Multitude wakes up from their slumber and come to the Truth, there are many things that happen. The Multitude receives authority and power over their enemies. They will be overcome by the enemy, but during this process they will become the overcomers. The first dominion is the ruling power. There are some additional passages that give us a glimpse into what happens in the first dominion.
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. [2] And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. [3] Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. – Isaiah 62:1-3
In Isaiah 62:2, the Gentiles shall see the righteousness of Zion. The inhabitants of Zion will be a crown of glory and a royal diadem in the hand of God. The Truth that they now hold will shine brightly with their newly lit lamp. For this, the Gentiles will despise them and will tread them down underfoot. The Multitude will prevail in the end standing on that sea of glass, singing the song of Moses.
The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid. [14] Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
[15] The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. [16] In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. [17] The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [18] I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. [19] Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. [20] At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the
LORD. - Zephaniah 3:13-20
In Zephaniah 3:13, the Remnant of Israel will not do iniquity; they won’t lie, and there won’t be a deceitful tongue in their mouths. This verse corresponds with Revelation 14:5 “and in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.” The Multitude will follow this pattern and will also be speaking the Truth.
We also will find that Zephaniah 3:19 matches with Micah 4:6, 7. Every one of the Multitude will be afflicted, halted, driven out, and put to shame. This is the defiling of the Multitude that the apostate church accomplishes. Coming out of the harlot church system will be a liberating experience, but with the freedom also comes pain. The word halteth, as used above, means; to limp. [12]
Many, if not all of us, that have come out of Babylon, have been ridiculed, mocked, and rejected by family and friends because of our belief in the TRUTH. The Multitude will undergo the same experience but to a much higher degree. They will be persecuted and martyred for their standing up for the Truth. When the seventh trumpet sounds, the LORD will undo all that has afflicted them. He will save those who were wounded (halteth). He will gather them together, those who have been driven out and cast off. This is the first dominion of the 144,000 and the Multitude.
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. - Isaiah 35:10
Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee
away. - Isaiah 51:11
In both of the above verses; Isaiah 35:10 and 51:11, we see very similar wording. The ransomed and redeemed of the LORD will come into Zion with singing and everlasting joy. Who would this be referring to? The ransomed and the redeemed of the LORD are the Multitude. We can tell that this is the Multitude by what is stated in these verses about them returning. They return to the Lord and come to Zion where the 144,000 and the Lord are whereas the 144,000 are already there in Zion.
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem: [4] When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning. [5] And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. [6] And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and fromrain. - Isaiah 4:3-6
In Isaiah 4:3, those that are left in Zion and remaining in Jerusalem would be referring to the 144,000 and the Multitude. Notice that they will be called holy. This verse corresponds to Romans 11:16 “For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.”
Jesus Christ is the root. The root is holy which produces the firstfruits (144,000). The 144,000 produce the man child (Multitude), which will also be holy for it comes from the same root.
It also appears that there will be over every dwelling place in Mount Zion, a cloud and smoke by day, and a flame of fire by night. This sounds just like the cloud, and the flame of fire that abode upon the Tabernacle during the Exodus.
Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken. [21] But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby. [22] For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us. [23] Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. [24] And the inhabitant shall not say, Iam sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.
- Isaiah 33:20-24
In Isaiah 34:20, it states that Zion/Jerusalem is a “quiet habitation.” This corresponds to Isaiah 32:15 “and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever.” In verse 22 seen above, it states that “the LORD is our lawgiver,” reaffirming that the LORD makes the rules.
And then, in verse 24, it states that the inhabitant of Zion/Jerusalem “will not be sick.” They will be healthy for the Lord will heal their afflictions and what makes them halted. The verse continues to state that those that dwell in Zion/Jerusalem will be forgiven their iniquity.
And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. [9] Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off. - Micah 5:8, 9
In Micah 5:8-9, we find that the remnant of Jacob (the 144,000, Multitude), will be as a lion among the beasts of the forest, and as a young lion among the flocks of sheep, who can tread down and tear in pieces. This corresponds to Micah 4:13, where the daughter of Zion (Multitude) will thresh, and beat in pieces many people. The word beat [13] in verse 13 means to crush or crumble. This definition can be likened to treading down and tearing in pieces, in Micah 5:9.
We can also find in Proverbs 30:30 just how strong a lion is; “A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any.” A lion is the strongest among all beasts, and no other beast will cause him to be fearful.
Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her. [15] And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. [16] And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali. [17] For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name. [18] And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely. [19] And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies. [20] I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD. - Hosea 2:14-20
In Hosea 2:14, it states that the LORD will bring her into the wilderness. This corresponds with the 144,000 being in the wilderness and the Multitude that will join them when they come seeking Zion. Verse 15 states that the LORD will give her vineyards. This is the transfer of the “fruitful field” spoken about in Isaiah 32:15.
Verse 18 states that the LORD will make a covenant for them (the Multitude) with the beasts of the field, the fowls of the heaven, and all creeping things. This covenant that the LORD makes causes the Multitude to lie down safely. The beasts of the field, fowls, and creeping things will not harm them any longer for the Lord gives them dominion over them. This is why there is quietness, and assurance, and peaceable habitations in Zion.
This covenant that the LORD makes with the beasts of the field is fascinating, for as we learned in studying the Multitude, one of the “four sore judgments” of the LORD against the apostate church, is killing with the beasts of the field. Also, in the fourth seal of Revelation, there are people killed by the beasts of the earth. The covenant made on behalf of the Multitude by the LORD guarantees that the Multitude will not be harmed by any of these creatures, in reference to their soul. They are not to fear those that can kill the body. The ones that kill the body are the beasts of the earth and the fowls of the heaven. [14]
Furthermore, verses 19 and 20 state “And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies. [20] I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.”
The word, betroth used in this verse means; to engage for matrimony: - betroth, espouse. [15] This is most certainly referring to the Bride of Christ.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. - John 14:12
In John 14:12, Jesus states that those that believe on Him and the works that He does, in them will be seen greater works. Jesus raised people from the dead, healed the lame, cast out demons, gave sight to the blind, and gave hearing to the deaf. Greater things than these shall be done by the 144,000! This is because they receive not only the rain, the former, but also the latter rain. And the rain, the former and the latter rain will come down in the First Dominion. [16]
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. [20] Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. - Luke 10:19, 20
Here is the power that the 144,000 receive. They receive power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. And nothing, repeat, NOTHING shall hurt you. Keep in mind that the fifth trumpet has scorpion creatures, and the sixth trumpet contains serpent like creatures. This wielding of power “over all the power of the enemy” corresponds with the lion in the forest, and the young lion among the flocks in Micah 5:8, 9. The Multitude also joins our ranks but they are in a different place as far as the enemy can hurt them as far as their physical bodies, but not their soul.
The First Dominion comes to the 144,000, at the time they receive the rain, the former and the latter rain. She is given power and authority at that time to rule in the First Dominion. At that time, there will also be miracles, which have not yet been witnessed. The inhabitants of Zion will be healthy, safe, and secure. They will have over their dwelling places a cloud by day and a flame of fire by night.
The kingdom will come to the daughter of Jerusalem, this being the Multitude. They will be healed after they have been defiled by their enemies that prevail over them. The will be the overcomers and will gain reign and rule when they enter into the Truth and have been punished for their iniquity. They will be joyful, and sorrow and mourning will flee away. They will be a strong people, a lion of the forest. They will have victory over their enemies.
As you can see, the sealing of the 144,000 is so much more than just a sealing of protection. When we realize the full extent of what the sealing and the rains encompass, we will be truly amazed.
The Lord will bring the Multitude into the kingdom of God and they will be with Him forever more. All Glory to the LORD. He is such a Wonderful Savior. True and Righteous are His Judgments. Blessed be the name of the LORD, the HOLY ONE of Israel.
[1]. Strong’s 4026
[2]. Strong’s 4475
[3]. Strong’s 4474
[4]. Strong’s 4910
[5]. Strong’s 4467
[6]. Strong’s 4427
[7]. Strong’s 3759
[8]. Strong’s 3754
[9]. Strong’s 2803
[10]. Strong’s 1758
[11]. Strong’s 7161
[12]. Strong’s 6760
[13]. Strong’s 1854
[14]. “Trumpet Judgements Unveiled” chapter 8, written by Sue Patterson
[15]. Strong’s 781
[16]. Joel 2:23