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15Then the kings of the earth, the important people, the generals, the rich, the powerful, and all the slaves and free people hid themselves in caves and among the rocks in the mountains.

          Then
    THE POLITICAL LEADERS, CIVILIAN LEADERS, AND MILITARY LEADERS
  • the kings of the earth,
  • the important people,
  • the generals,

    • THE AFFLUENT AND HEROS
  • the rich,
  • the powerful, and

    • THE COMMON PEOPLE.
  • all the slaves and
  • free people
    HID THEMSELVES in caves and among the rocks in the mountains.
So great is the catastrophe that ALL mankind, leaders, wealthy, and just plain ordinary folks will want to hide from the great COSMIC display of wrath. Not even the false security of one's position, Isaiah 47:8-11, will stop this display of wrath.

It is interesting to note that there is no repentance in these peoples wish; they just want to hide. This would indicate that they have made the choice to NOT follow Jesus. And if there are believers during this terrible event, they can be assured that God is still the same (Psalm 102:23-28). The earth may wear out as a garment,Isaiah 51:4-6-8, but 'My salvation is forever'. This event will occur as prophesied, Isaiah 13:9-13.

Be aware, though, this is not just a terrible event; it is testing of things which can be shaken. In Hebrews 12:18-28-29, the things which CANNOT be shaken are those which matter. They are an acceptable service with reverence and awe.

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