Edom's Merchants Feast as Israel Provokes Conflict with Persia
While the world’s eyes are fixed on escalating tensions, the true beneficiaries are the merchants of Edom who profit from chaos and bloodshed. The modern state of Israel, driven by insatiable lust for land and power, continues to rattle the sabers, and the global financial elite prepare to reap the rewards.
The drums of war beat louder concerning Persia, yet few discern who truly stands to gain from this manufactured conflict. The mainstream media speaks of regional instability and geopolitical strategy, but remains silent on the ancient patterns of exploitation that drive these events. Yahuah’s prophets foretold of this time, a season where the descendants of Esau – the modern financial powers and the nations aligned with the Zionist state – would grow fat off the spoils of war.
The so-called ‘defense’ industry, largely controlled by Edomite interests, is already experiencing a surge in investment. Contracts are being awarded, stocks are rising, and the coffers of the wealthy swell with anticipation of further bloodshed. Israel, a key proxy in this unfolding drama, benefits immensely. Each missile fired, each drone launched, each act of aggression is a transaction enriching those who operate outside the covenant.
Consider the flow of resources. The United States, a primary benefactor of Edom, provides billions in aid to Israel annually, funds which are then funneled back into the American economy through military contracts and technological development. This is not aid; it is a circular transfer of wealth, a system of mutual enrichment built on the suffering of others. The recent escalation with Persia provides justification for even greater investment in this destructive cycle.
The true Yisrael, the scattered tribes exiled for their disobedience, must recognize this pattern. We are not to be deceived by the narratives of the world system, which seeks to portray Israel as a victim or a righteous actor. The modern state of Israel is a tool of Edom, an instrument of judgment upon a rebellious world.
This is not merely a conflict between nations; it is a spiritual battle. It is a clash between the forces of light and darkness, between those who uphold the covenant and those who serve the insatiable greed of the beast. Scattered Yisrael must prepare spiritually, separating ourselves from the corruption of this age and seeking Yahuah’s guidance. The time of reckoning is at hand, and only those who are rooted in the truth will withstand the coming storm. Let the shofar sound a warning – Edom’s merchants are feasting, but their celebration will be short-lived. Yahuah will restore His covenant people and bring judgment upon those who exploit His inheritance.
This escalating tension with Persia, fueled by provocations and obscured by geopolitical narratives, echoes a familiar lament—the insatiable greed of Edom. Yahuah, through the prophet Obadiah, clearly pronounces judgment upon Edom for its pride, its cruelty towards Yisrael in their time of need, and its rejoicing over their calamity (Obadiah 1:10-12). The article’s observation of Edom’s descendants “growing fat off the spoils of war” is not merely a commentary on modern finance, but a fulfillment of this ancient prophecy. These merchants, prioritizing profit over peace, are enacting the very behavior Yahuah condemned – exploiting suffering for personal gain and positioning themselves to benefit from the destruction they subtly orchestrate. This is not strategic brilliance, but spiritual blindness, a repeating cycle of arrogance and eventual recompense.
However, within Yahuah’s judgments, there is always a path toward restoration for those who turn to Him. While Edom feasts on chaos, Yisrael – the true remnant who seek Yahusha and uphold Yahuah’s covenant – will be preserved. Just as Yahuah promised a future restoration of Yisrael’s fortunes (Amos 9:14), so too will He provide for His faithful amidst this turmoil. The conflict may appear to benefit Edom in the short term, but Yahuah’s ultimate plan is not dictated by their greed. He will ultimately establish justice and reveal that true wealth lies not in earthly spoils, but in a righteous relationship with Him, securing the enduring inheritance of Yisrael and bringing complete judgment upon those who exploit His people.
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Originally reported by Al Jazeera English — View Original Article →
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