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A Prophetic Parallel: Israel and Iran
What if I told you that the fight between Israel and Iran—what we’re living through right now—was actually prophesied and written down thousands of years ago in Jewish scripture? Because we’re seeing almost the exact same story, repeating itself from over two thousand, four hundred years ago.
It’s all written there in Megillat Esther. you can read it for yourself. And although the names are different, the weapons more advanced, but the spirit behind it all remains the same. You can read it yourself. You don't have to take my word for it. Just Google "Megillat Esther English translation." And If you want, I posted my favorite translation of the Hebrew text on my website, Holy Land in the Holy Text.com, so you can see it there.
The Story of Esther: Persia, Exile, and Divine Setup
I'll try to summarize the plot in the Megillat Esther very quickly, which tells the history behind the holiday of Purim, which took place during the Persian Empire in 5 century BCE, during the reign of King Ahashverosh, known to historians as King Xerxes I. The Persians are the ancestors of the modern day Iranian People.
The Purim story details that after the First Jewish Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, the Jews were exiled to Persia. There, a king named Ahashverosh was searching for a new Queen. So he gathered all the most beautiful women of the land, including a young girl named Esther. Esther, who we learn, was the niece of Mordechai.
Mordechai is already referred to—even back 2400 years ago—as a Jew, a Judean. And It says he was exiled from Jerusalem, along with the king of Judea, from the land we now refer to as modern-day Israel.
When Esther is taken to the King's Palace, Mordechai, in what may be one of the first undercover covert Mossad operations, instructs her not to reveal her Jewish identity to anyone. And later, we discover that Esther was chosen to become Queen of Persia and ends up being deeply loved by the king.
The Rise of Haman: Amalek in Ancient and Modern Form
Now enters into the story, Haman, a descendant of the Amalek nation. The Amalek, in the biblical text, are the sworn enemy of the Jewish people. Who is an Amalek? It’s not just some ancient national physical lineage— it’s a spiritual lineage. It’s this obsessive, irrational hatred of Jews that consumes the soul. It’s like a spiritual virus that hijacks your mind and heart. The King and Queen of Spain had it during the Inquisition. Hitler had it. Stalin had it. And today? Kanye West apparently has it. He literally destroyed his entire career, all his success and influence, everything he built. Just so that he could rant and rave to the world about how much he hates Jews.That’s the Amalekite mentality: a soul-level hatred that ends up consuming itself.
Mordechai's Defiance and Haman's Decree of Death
So back to the story of Purim. Haman, the amalek, is the top advisor to the Persian king, and everywhere he goes, people bow down to him in honor. But Mordechai doesn’t. Why? Because he’s Jewish—and we don’t bow to idols or people, only to God. And that infuriates Haman. Now mind you, Haman has it all—power, wealth, influence. Everything. But the fact that this one guy refuses to bow to his ego? It eats him alive. He becomes obsessed—consumed by hatred—and decides he wants to wipe out the entire Jewish people. And somehow, he actually convinces the king to send out a royal decree across the empire. And we’re not talking about a small kingdom—the Persian empire at that time spans from India to Africa. And the decree? It says that in one year’s time, on a chosen date, it is permitted to kill all the Jews —and the Jews aren’t allowed to fight back and defend themselves, I guess they had to allow themselves to be killed. Huh. All this is all in the Megillah—you can read it yourself.
Esther’s Moment: Courage and Divine Timing
But Mordechai learns about the decree and tells his niece, Queen Esther, this is why God put you here. Everything happens for a reason. You’re not here by chance—this is your moment, and you need to go to the king and help save your people. Esther—like the early Mossad operative she was—realizes it. She steps up, owns it, and brilliantly reveals the entire plot to the king. The king is outraged. He demands to know who would dare threaten his beloved queen and her people. And Esther exposes Haman's plan. The king doesn’t hesitate—he orders Haman to be hung on the very gallows that Haman built to kill Mordechai.
A New Decree: Fight Back and Flip the Fate
Now, the story could’ve ended there—but it didn’t. Because in the Persian empire, once a royal decree was issued, it couldn’t be revoked. And the decree to kill the Jews? It still stood. So Esther pleads with the king, and he issues a new one. But get this: the new decree doesn’t say “you’re not allowed to harm the Jews anymore.” No. It says that now, the Jews are allowed to fight back. They are given full authority to rise up and defend themselves, and to destroy anyone who tries to harm them.
And inone of the most electrifying phrases written in the entire Megillat Esther is “Nahafoch Hu”— meaning “and it was turned upside down.” It’s not just poetic irony—it’s the essence of how God operates when He’s hidden from view. When all seems lost, when the enemy seems to have the upper hand, God flips the script.
And according to Megillat Esther, this new decree was written today—on the 23rd of the Hebrew month of Sivan. When the enemies of the Jews thought they could finally wipe them out—everything flipped. Instead of being destroyed, the Jews rose up and destroyed those who tried to harm them. The Megillah records that on that day Jews killed over 75,000 of their enemies. The day planned for Jewish annihilation became the day of Jewish triumph.
The Purpose Behind Divine Protection
According to the biblical text, after the Jews’ miraculous victory, the surrounding nations began to take notice. They sensed something different—something sacred—about the Jewish people. They saw a people protected by something beyond natural means, something they couldn’t explain. And they begin to fear not just the Jews, but the God of the Jews.
Why does God bless and protect the Jewish people? Are they chosen? Yes,—but not for privilege. For purpose. The Jewish people were chosen to channel their blessings toward a higher mission: to teach the world about God and His Torah. It’s a calling inherited from the first Jew, Abraham and passed down through each generation until today. We are commanded to live the Torah, to embody it, and to lead by example. To be a light unto the nations and a kingdom of priests—modeling what it means to walk in God’s ways.
So that when the world sees the success of the Jewish people, they’re compelled to pause and ask: Wait—if the Jews are getting it right, what do they know that we don’t? Maybe we should pay attention to their beliefs. Maybe we should seek the God of the Jews. Maybe we should open the Torah and see what it actually says. Because that is our mission—to illuminate the world with God’s light, His wisdom, and His divine blueprint for life on this earth.
October 7th: The modern decree Persia Strikes Again
So How is the story of Purim repeating itself today? On October 7th,2023 modern-day Persia—Iran—once again moved to annihilate the Jewish people. Beyond their relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons, Iran orchestrated, funded, and ignited a coordinated assault against the State of Israel. They believed that by activating their proxy forces—Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and others—they could unleash a unified front strong enough to overwhelm and destroy us. Military analysts across the globe warned of a drawn-out and devastating war —predicting heavy casualties, massive destruction, and a prolonged existential threat to Israel.
Divine Reversals and Miracles in Real Time
But just like in Megillat Esther, written over 2,400 years ago, we’re seeing the same VeNahafoch Hu in our own day. We are overturning the modern-day Persian decree. What was meant to destroy us on October 7th has awakened us, united us, and reminded us of who we are, our mission and what we need to be.
While our enemies planned for destruction, it has backfired into their own unraveling.
Hamas has been stripped of much of its terror infrastructure—though our mission remains unfinished, as they still hold our hostages. Hezbollah, once poised with tens of thousands of missiles aimed at our cities, has been decisively defanged. The “Beeper Operation,” the elimination of Nasrallah and his top commanders, the breathtaking precision of our strikes—is unmatched by any military in modern history.
Soon after Hezbollah fell, Assad—Iran's ally in Syria—fell from power, granting Israel, what was unimaginable only 2 years ago, a direct, strategic air corridor to the heart of Iran. And in just 48 hours, in the war between Israel and Iran. Israel accomplished what Russia hasn’t achieved in Ukraine in three years: Iran's military leadership was elimainted, nuclear scientists killed, weapons factories destroyed, ballistic missile systems neutralized, and its nuclear program crippled.
Listen to these statistics. During the fighting, Over 95% of incoming missiles were intercepted. Out of 1,000 drones, only one reached Israeli territory.And these drones needed to be individually picked off in mid-air—by humas – piloting helicopters, jets, and lasers—all of which require flawless timing and near-zero human error. And yet, against all odds, that’s exactly what happened. The scale of precision and success was not just improbable. It was miraculous.
Does the Israeli Defense Forces have brilliant strategy and unmatched capabilities? Absolutely. But this level of precision? This kind of success? It defies statistical logic. Because logic belongs to the natural order—and Israel doesn’t run on natural order.
Yet even in divine acts, God leaves room for doubt—because without the possibility of denial, there’s no room for faith. And while we mourn every one of the 20 Israeli lives lost, the devastation predicted by military analysts around the world never materialized. What was supposed to be a catastrophe turned into something else entirely—a demonstration of divine interferance.
God Fulfills His Word—The Fall of Empires and the Rise of Destiny
What we witnessed is the hand of God fulfilling His ancient promises. Not just in Megillat Esther, but in the prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Amos, and others. We are watching those words come to life.
Think about it: Every empire that tried to destroy the Jewish people is gone: Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Nazi Germany. And soon, God willing, the Iranian regime will be added to that list. Their names change. Their weapons evolve. But the spirit of Amalek—that irrational hatred—still breathes.
The battle didn’t end with Haman, and it won’t end with Iran. But somehow, against every odd, the Jewish people still stand. Not because we are the strongest or most numerous—but because we are not alone.
So now it boils down to one question: Why is all of this happening now?
The Eternal Mission: Why We’re Still Here
In my view, according to the biblical texts—everything unfolding today is pointing to one ultimate truth: God is performing open miracles to shake us from our slumber. We are living in a time of confusion, chaos, and darkness, where truth is buried beneath propaganda and spiritual numbness.
This isn’t just about Israel. It’s about good versus evil. Light versus darkness. Truth versus deception.
And so every reversal. Every miracle. Every impossible victory. These are not coincidences. They are divine signals, designed to wake us up. Not just the people of Israel, but to all of humanity—to open our eyes, to see past the headlines, and to recognize the spiritual battle raging beneath the surface.
So if your heart is stirred by what you’re witnessing, know this: it’s not emotion—it’s invitation. Calling you to step into your purpose, like Esther. Because truth cuts through noise. And light—real light—pierces even the deepest of darkness. And now more than wever, we need all the nations of the world to stand with us, and to expose the darkness to light.