pam Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Reference Search: 2 Nephi 21:14-1514 But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Phillistines towards the west; they shall spoil them of the east together; they shall lay their hand upon Edom and Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them.15 And the Lord shall utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian sea; and with his mighty wind he shall shake his hand over the river, and shall smite it in the seven streams, and make men go over dry shod. Quotes for DiscussionUnited Israel and Judah “shall lay their hand upon Edom and Moab” and EgyptThese verses have a double meaning. In addition to latter-day Israel having physical power over their enemies, some of these countries and cities often carry a symbolic meaning.Assyria = World’s powerMoab = World’s pride (see also Isaiah 16:6)Egypt = World’s glory and abundanceDamascus = World’s gods, idols of menJerusalem = Worldly or false pietyBabylon = World wickednessEdom = Fallen worldThe added symbolic meaning teaches that Israel and Judah in the last days will conquer or overcome worldly pride (Moab), fallen nature (Edom), and worldly glories and riches (Egypt).Brian S. Garner, Search These Things Diligently, p. 88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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