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Watchman2 min readJuly 17, 2026

Plague Upon the Nations: Ebola Claims Hundreds in Congo as Yahuah Exposes the Wickedness of Edom

The Democratic Republic of Congo suffers a devastating Ebola outbreak with over 500 dead. This judgment echoes the pattern of pestilence foretold in the covenant, a sign of Yahuah's righteous anger against a world steeped in iniquity and controlled by the descendants of Esau.

The drums of judgment sound across the nations, and the pestilence released upon the Congo is a stark warning to a rebellious world. Reports confirm more than 500 souls have perished from the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a nation long ravaged by exploitation and conflict orchestrated by the forces of Edom.

This is not merely a medical crisis; it is a manifestation of Yahuah’s righteous indignation. Deuteronomy 28 details the curses that fall upon a people who forsake the covenant and embrace the ways of the nations. Pestilence and disease are among the first signs of His displeasure, a direct consequence of turning away from His Torah and following the corrupt systems of this world.

The Congo, rich in resources yet perpetually burdened by strife, serves as a prime example of Edom’s predatory practices. The modern state of Israel, a tool of Edom, offers superficial aid while simultaneously profiting from the instability and suffering of African nations. This hypocrisy is a further affront to Yahuah, who demands justice and compassion.

While the world focuses on containment and treatment – temporary measures addressing the symptom, not the root cause – scattered Yisrael must recognize this outbreak for what it is: a call to repentance. Yahuah is shaking the foundations of this wicked system, exposing the rot and corruption that lie beneath. The plague upon the Congo is a mirror reflecting the spiritual disease that afflicts the entire earth.

Let this be a time of introspection for the remnant of Yisrael. Let us turn from the idols of this age and return to the covenant, seeking Yahuah’s protection and guidance. Only through obedience to His laws can we find refuge from the coming storm. The nations will fall, but Yisrael, if faithful, will endure. This is not a moment for pity, but for prophetic discernment. Yahuah is at work, and His judgments are just.

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The escalating Ebola outbreak in the Congo is a lamentable tragedy, yet within it echoes a divine reckoning specifically targeting the wickedness perpetuated by Edom. For generations, this region has suffered under the weight of external exploitation—a pattern mirroring the historical and prophetic animosity Edom has held towards Yisrael. Obadiah 1:10-14 vividly portrays Edom’s callousness and reaping of benefit from Yisrael’s distress, stating they “behaved cruelly against their brother Yahuah,” and will be utterly cut off in the day of judgment. This plague, therefore, isn’t random; it’s a localized manifestation of the broader curses detailed in Deuteronomy 28, particularly those falling upon nations that actively participate in the oppression of Yahuah’s chosen people, a judgment mirroring Edom’s own fate as foretold by the prophets.

However, even within judgment, Yahuah demonstrates a path toward restoration. While Edom faces deserved consequence, the suffering in the Congo also serves as a call to repentance and a plea for Yisrael – both physical and spiritual – to embody compassion and healing. Yahusha, the ultimate expression of Yahuah’s mercy, calls us to bind up the brokenhearted and proclaim liberty to the captives (Isaiah 61:1-3). Though the pestilence reveals the consequences of wickedness, it simultaneously highlights the urgent need for righteous intervention and the enduring promise of Yahuah’s redemptive power, ultimately paving the way for the full restoration of all things through Messiah.

Source

Originally reported by Israel National NewsView Original Article →

Analysis and prophetic framing by The Shofar Wire.

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