The Bible presents two separate movements regarding the deliverance of Israel in the last days:
The command to flee Babylon before its destruction. This applies only to those Israelites living within Babylon’s borders. Though they originally arrived in Babylon as captives, Yah cannot judge Babylon while His people remain there. Therefore, He commands them to flee so that He can finally pour out His wrath upon her. A remnant will obey, but many will refuse, seduced by Babylon’s wealth and comforts. However, those who refuse to flee will suffer the same destruction as Babylon because they have chosen to remain within her borders and partake in her sins. This does not contradict Yah’s judgment being delayed, but rather shows that those who ignore the warning will be treated as part of Babylon itself.
The Second Exodus, where Yah gathers the rest of Israel from the four corners of the earth. This occurs after Babylon is destroyed and applies to those who were scattered into captivity across the nations as slaves. These Israelites cannot leave on their own and must be gathered by Yah Himself. Unlike those in Babylon, Yah does not tell them to flee; instead, He will regather them in a divine act of redemption.
Understanding this distinction is crucial. The destruction of Babylon cannot happen while Yah’s people remain in her (Jeremiah 51:6). Those inside Babylon must leave first so that judgment can fall. Meanwhile, those who were scattered as slaves throughout the world must wait for Yah’s supernatural gathering in the Second Exodus.
1. The Command to Flee: Making Way for Babylon’s Judgment
Why Must They Flee?
The Israelites in Babylon were originally taken there as captives, but over time, they were granted manumission (freedom from physical slavery). However, Babylon has kept them in mental and spiritual bondage, seducing them with its wealth, status, and power.
Despite Yah’s clear warnings, many Israelites in Babylon will refuse to leave, believing Babylon is too great to fall. But Yah’s destruction of Babylon is conditional-He will not bring judgment while His people remain there. However, if they do not obey when it is time to leave, this will be the proof that they were never truly His, for His true people hear His voice and follow His command.. Only a remnant will obey and escape before destruction comes. Those who refuse to flee will suffer Babylon’s destruction because they have chosen to remain and will be considered a part of her iniquity.
Key Passages Proving That Fleeing Must Happen Before Judgment
Jeremiah 51:6 – Yah’s Judgment Cannot Come Until His People Leave
“Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of Yahuah’s vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.”
Fleeing is directly tied to Yah’s ability to judge Babylon.
Those who refuse to flee will be caught in Babylon’s punishment.
Jeremiah 51:45 – A Plea to Escape Before Wrath Falls
“My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of Yahuah.”
Yah’s anger will not be restrained forever. Once His people leave, Babylon’s destruction will begin.
Revelation 18:4 – The Final Warning to Flee Before Judgment
“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”
This proves that Babylon’s destruction is still future.
Yah cannot bring plagues upon Babylon while His people remain inside.
Undeniable Conclusion: Yah’s Judgment Is Delayed Until His People Flee
Babylon will not be destroyed while born again Israelites still dwell in her.
The command to flee is not a suggestion-it is a requirement for Babylon’s judgment to proceed.
Those who refuse to leave Babylon will suffer her destruction because they have chosen to remain part of her.
2. The Second Exodus: The Gathering of Enslaved Israel from the Nations
Why Must Babylon Be Destroyed Before the Second Exodus?
Once Babylon is destroyed, the Beast system will remain in control of the world. However, unlike Babylon, if the Beast is understood as a global empire, then all of Israel remains within its borders. The difference is that while Babylon must be fled from by the Israelites, the nations that make up the Beast system will for some reason allow Israel to leave. According to Isaiah 60, this is because they will see Yah’s light upon His people and be compelled to release them. Instead, the rest of Israel remains scattered in the nations, still in captivity under various governments and systems of oppression.
At this point, Yah will begin the Second Exodus. The nations will release Israel, not because they choose to, but because they will witness the glory of Yah rising upon His people. Just as Pharaoh and Egypt were forced to let Israel go, the Beast will be forced to do the same.
Key Passages on the Second Exodus
Isaiah 60:1-3 – The Glory of Yah Upon Israel
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Yahuah is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but Yahuah shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.”
This passage describes the world witnessing the power of Yah upon His people after Babylon’s destruction.
The Gentile nations and kings will no longer resist the Second Exodus, just as Egypt could not resist the First Exodus.
Isaiah 60:4 – The Gathering of the Scattered
“Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.”
This speaks of a mass regathering of Israel from the nations, not just from Babylon.
Isaiah 11:11-12 – Yah Will Gather His People a Second Time
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that Yahuah shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people… and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.”
This proves that this Second Exodus is greater than the First Exodus from Egypt.
3. The Sequence of Events: Fleeing Babylon vs. The Second Exodus
Event | Fleeing Babylon | Second Exodus |
Who is affected? | Israelites inside Babylon who can leave | Israelites scattered worldwide under captivity |
How does it happen? | Yah’s people must leave on their own | Yah gathers them supernaturally |
Timing | Before Babylon is destroyed | After Babylon is destroyed |
Why is it needed? | Yah cannot judge Babylon while His people remain there | Yah must regather His people from captivity |
Key verses | Jeremiah 50:8, 51:6, Revelation 18:4 | Isaiah 60:1-4, Isaiah 11:11-12 |
Conclusion: Fleeing Babylon Is the Prerequisite for Her Destruction
The command to flee Babylon applies to Israelites who were once captives but now have the freedom to leave.
Babylon’s destruction is delayed until Yah’s people leave.
A remnant will obey, but many will choose to stay, seduced by Babylon’s luxuries.
The Second Exodus happens after Babylon is destroyed, when Yah gathers the rest of Israel from global captivity.
Those in Babylon must act on their own, while those scattered worldwide must wait for Yah’s divine intervention.
Waiting for The Appointed Time
For those still in Babylon, the time to flee is coming, but Yah will give you the sign of the appointed time to leave. Those who ignore Yah’s warning will share in Babylon’s destruction. Meanwhile, those still in the land of their captivity around the world, outside of Babylon, will see Yah’s mighty hand bring them home in due time. Understanding this distinction is critical to recognizing Yah’s plan for the final restoration of Israel.
