On May 14,1948, the Jewish people proclaimed
the independence of Israel and the end of their
worldwide captivity at the precise time prophesied
by the prophet Ezekiel.
In Isaiah 66:7-8, the prophet foreshadowed
the re-birth of Israel in 1948. Isaiah describes
a woman giving birth before going into labor,
and he speaks of a country being born in
one day. This accurately describes what happened
on May 14, 1948 when the Jews declared independence
for Israel as a united and sovereign nation
for the first time in 2900 years.
During that same day, the United States
issued a statement recognizing Israel's sovereignty.
And, only hours beforehand, a United Nations
mandate expired, ending British control of
the land. During a 24-hour span of time,
foreign control of the land of Israel had
formally ceased, and Israel had declared
its independence, and its independence was
acknowledged by other nations. Modern
Israel was literally born in a single day
and to the exact day if you want to
read the calculations
Isaiah 66:8 Shall
the earth be made to bring forth in one day?
or shall a nation be born
Matthew 24:32 Now
learn a parable of the fig tree (Israel);
When his branch is yet tender, and
putteth forth leaves, you know that summer
is nigh: So likewise, when ye shall see
all these things, know that it is near, even
at the doors.
Jeremiah 31:10 Hear
the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare
it in the isles
off, and say, He that scattered
Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth
Ezekiel 37:21 I will take the children of
Israel from among the heathen
whither they be gone, and will gather them
on every side, and bring them into their
The Regathering of Jews
Isaiah 43:5-6, the prophet
said that the people of Israel would return
from the east, the west, the north and the
south. Isaiah lived 2700 years ago. Beginning
at that time, a succession of empires conquered
the land of Israel and forced many into exile.
This led to a worldwide scattering of Jews.
But, during the past century, millions have
returned to Israel.
Isaiah 11:12 And he shall set up an ensign
for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts
of Israel, and gather together the dispersed
of Judah from the four corners of the earth.