Covenant Faithfulness and the Pattern of Redemption: From Isaiah’s Oracle to Joshua’s Charge By: Chaim Malespin

Israel at the epicenter of the cosmic battle of the ages, a message from Chaim Malespin

1. The Theological Root: Wahhabism, Salafism, and the Rise of Islamist Ideology

Wahhabism (Founded 1744)

In 1744, an alliance was forged between Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab (1703–1792) and Muhammad ibn Saud, ruler of Diriyah in central Arabia. This pact led to the formation of Wahhabism, a puritanical form of Sunni Islam that follows the Hanbali school of jurisprudence. It advocates for tawhid (strict monotheism), rejects all forms of bid‘ah(innovation), and condemns veneration of saints or tombs1.

Wahhabism became the ideological foundation of the modern Saudi state and the basis for many Salafi reformist and jihadist movements globally.

Salafism (Emerges 18th–19th Centuries, Popularized 20th Century)

Salafism, though broader than Wahhabism, calls Muslims to follow the “Salaf al-Salih” (pious ancestors — the first three generations after Muhammad). It has three main currents:

Quietist Salafism (non-political)

Activist Salafism (politically engaged)

Jihadi Salafism (militant)

It became a major export from Saudi-funded institutions during the oil boom of the 1970s–1990s, influencing groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS.

2. The Roots of Jihadist Terror: From the Muslim Brotherhood to ISIS

Muslim Brotherhood (Founded 1928)

Founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna, the Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan al-Muslimin) aimed to implement Islamic law (Shariah) across society and resist Western influence. It became the ideological parent of many modern jihadist movements. Sayyid Qutb (d. 1966), a leading theorist, was executed by Egypt for his call to jihad against secular rulers, influencing groups like Al-Qaeda2.

Hamas (Founded 1987)

Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya, or Hamas, is the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, founded during the First Intifada in 1987. Its charter explicitly calls for the destruction of Israel and is infused with Islamist, anti-Semitic, and apocalyptic language. Hamas receives support from Iran and Qatar, blending Sunni Brotherhood ideology with Shia partnerships3.

Al-Qaeda (Founded 1988)

Founded by Osama bin Laden and Abdullah Azzam, Al-Qaeda (The Base) grew out of the anti-Soviet jihad in Afghanistan. It advocated for global jihad, targeting the “far enemy” — mainly the United States and Israel — rather than the “near enemy” of secular Muslim governments4.

ISIS (Founded 2004–2013)

Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) was founded in 2004 by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. After his death in 2006, the group became the Islamic State of Iraq, and later ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. In 2014, ISIS declared a Caliphate in Mosul. They notoriously burned alive Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh, and executed Christians and Yazidis across Iraq and Syria5.

3. Theological Splits: Sunni, Shia (12er vs. 9er), Wahhabi, Sufi, and Salafi

Sunni vs. Shia

Sunni Islam (approx. 85–90%) recognizes the first four Caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad.

Shia Islam split over the belief that leadership must come through the Prophet’s family (Ahl al-Bayt), beginning with Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Twelver Shia (Ithna Ashariyya)

Believes in 12 Imams, with the 12th Imam (al-Mahdi) in occultation, expected to return before the end of days.

The dominant sect in Iran.

Niner Shia (Zaydi or Fiver Shia)

Fewer Imams recognized; more politically moderate.

Present in Yemen as the Houthis.

Wahhabi and Salafi Theology

Wahhabi Islam is considered Salafi but not all Salafis are Wahhabis.

Wahhabism rejects mysticism (Sufism) and reverence of saints.

4. Qasr Antar, Sir Charles Warren, and the Giants

Qasr Antar Discovery (1869)

In 1869, British explorer and military officer Sir Charles Warren excavated a temple site on Mount Hermon, in the Golan Heights, called Qasr Antar. He discovered a Phoenician inscription that read:

“According to the command of the greatest and Holy God, those who take an oath proceed from here.”

The site was believed by ancient cultures to be the place where the Watchers (fallen angels) descended, referenced in the Book of Enoch (1 Enoch 6:6). The local lore described giants (Nephilim) as their offspring.

Golden Tablets and British Phenomenon

When golden tablets with chants were uncovered, a British occultist began chanting over them, triggering a wave of spiritual interest and fear across Victorian England. This influenced the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and reawakened interest in the Book of Enoch, which had been translated into English in the early 19th century by Richard Laurence (1821).

Enoch 7:2 – “And they became pregnant, and they bare great giants… whose height was three thousand ells.”

5. Gaza in Biblical Prophecy: 21 Mentions

Here are 21 summarized mentions of Gaza in the Bible:

Genesis 10:19 – Gaza listed in the borders of the Canaanites.

Joshua 10:41 – Yehoshua conquered from Kadesh to Gaza.

Judges 16:1 – Shimshon (Samson) went to Gaza.

Judges 16:21 – The Philistines bound Samson in Gaza.

1 Kings 4:24 – Solomon ruled over the land from Tiphsah to Gaza.

2 Kings 18:8 – Hezekiah defeated Gaza.

Jeremiah 25:20 – Elohim proclaims judgment on Gaza.

Amos 1:6-7 – Gaza judged for taking captives.

Zephaniah 2:4 – “Gaza will be abandoned…”

Zechariah 9:5 – “Gaza will writhe in agony…”

Acts 8:26 – Philip is sent on the road to Gaza.

Joshua 11:22 – Only in Gaza remained Anakim (giants).

Jeremiah 47:1 – Word of Elohim about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck Gaza.

Jeremiah 47:5 – “Baldness has come upon Gaza.”

1 Samuel 6:17 – Gaza sent a guilt offering.

Deuteronomy 2:23 – The Caphtorim destroyed the Avvim and lived in Gaza.

Judges 1:18 – Judah captured Gaza.

1 Chronicles 7:28 – Gaza listed among territories.

Nehemiah 13:23 – Judeans married women from Gaza.

Zechariah 9:6 – “A mongrel people will dwell in Ashdod.” (Context of Gaza)

Isaiah 14:29-31 – Judgment on Philistia (includes Gaza).

Next Sections:

Quran & Hadith on war and divine judgment

Sons of Light vs. Sons of Darkness (Dead Sea Scrolls)

European no-go zones

Present Israeli internal division & 400k troop mobilization

Spiritual Battle of Esther & modern Aliyah

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6. Quranic and Hadith Foundations of Islamist Warfare Theology

Jihad in the Quran

The Quran contains verses that have been used — and often misinterpreted — by extremist ideologues to justify violent jihad. Here are key examples:

Surah At-Tawbah (9:5):

“And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them…”

(Quran 9:5)1

Surah Muhammad (47:4):

“So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them…”

(Quran 47:4)

Surah Al-Anfal (8:60):

“Prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of Elohim…”

However, these are contextually linked to historical military engagements, and scholars warn against using them outside of their original context.

Hadith Used in Jihadi Ideology

Sahih Muslim 2889:

“The Last Hour would not come until the Muslims fight against the Jews and the Muslims would kill them…”

This hadith is widely quoted by Hamas and ISIS in media and documents. It appears in Hamas’s 1988 Charter, cementing its apocalyptic narrative.

Mahdism and the Return of the Imam (Shia)

In Twelver Shia eschatology, the 12th Imam, or Mahdi, is expected to return as a messianic figure. Iranian political theology, especially under the late Ayatollah Khomeini, merged this belief with anti-Zionist rhetoric, casting Israel as the enemy to be destroyed before divine victory2.

7. The Sons of Light vs. Sons of Darkness: The Dead Sea Scrolls

A military scroll found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, titled the “War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness”, describes a final apocalyptic war between Israel (Sons of Light) and the nations (Sons of Darkness).

“The sons of Levi, Judah and Benjamin… shall wage war against all their enemies, the sons of Edom, Moab, Ammon, the Philistines, and the Kittim of Asshur.”

(1QM — War Scroll)

This text shaped early Second Temple Jewish apocalyptic thought and provides a compelling theological echo for understanding today’s ideological war between nationalist Zionism and Islamist globalism.

8. Modern Geopolitical Alignments (2025): The Shadow of Persia

Israel’s Multi-Front Maneuvering

As of March 2025, Israel is engaged in multiple military and geopolitical fronts:

Netzarim Corridor: Israel has reasserted control over this central corridor in Gaza, effectively dividing Hamas forces3.

Hezbollah (Lebanon): Rocket barrages from Lebanon continue; Israel has responded with targeted airstrikes in Tyre and Beqaa.

Yemen: The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, are launching ballistic missiles toward Israel. Most are intercepted.

Syria and Iraq: IRGC-linked militias operate from both countries, targeting Israel with drone and rocket attacks.

Judea and Samaria: Hamas-affiliated cells increase attacks on IDF patrols and Jewish communities.

Jordan: Tensions rise as protests grow, with a faction supporting Hamas ideologically within the Hashemite Kingdom.

Iran (Modern Persia)

The “spirit of Persia” — referenced allegorically in Daniel 10:13 — symbolizes spiritual resistance against divine order:

“But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me…”

This verse underpins the sermon’s spiritual motif. Modern-day Iran (ancient Persia) emerges as the leading antagonistagainst Israel, ideologically and militarily, through proxies and nuclear ambition.

9. The Return of Paganism in Gaza and the Golan Heights

As biblical prophecy is increasingly referenced, some scholars and soldiers in Israel note a resurgence of ancient pagan ideologies:

Zechariah 9:6 — “A mongrel people shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.”

Zephaniah 2:4 — “Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon a ruin…”

A return to blood sacrifice, martyrdom theology, and the worship of “spiritual forces” among Islamist factions mirrors pre-Abrahamic paganism. Groups like ISIS and Hamas often invoke ancient spirits in chants, and some IDF analysts warn of a rising “demonic theology of martyrdom”.

This section is tied deeply to Book of Enoch’s warnings:

Enoch 15:8–10:

“And now, the giants, who are produced from the spirits and flesh, shall be called evil spirits upon the earth… Their dwelling shall be upon the earth until the day of consummation.”

10. No-Go Zones and Islamist Political Influence in Europe

France (750+ Zones Urbaines Sensibles)

As of 2025, France officially recognizes over 750 urban areas where police, firefighters, and medical personnel require escort or refuse to enter4. These no-go zones are breeding grounds for Islamist radicalization.

Belgium

Belgian Interior Minister (2024): “We’ve effectively lost parts of Brussels.”

Sweden

Declared a state of emergency in late 2024 due to Islamic gang violence and extremist ideology in urban enclaves.

This increasing radicalization reflects a theological war on sovereignty, as Islamist globalism rejects national borders, seeking instead an ummah (global Islamic nation).

11. Crisis Within Israel: Division, Protests, and Rockets

Israel is currently undergoing a dual crisis:

Internal Division: Recent legislation attempts have split the Knesset, with protests in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Netanya.

One MK was physically assaulted outside PM Netanyahu’s home.

External Attacks: Simultaneous ballistic missile strikes from Hezbollah and Gaza intensify the chaos.

This perfectly mirrors the Book of Esther’s era: a time of national crisis, secret plots, and divine deliverance. As in that time, Elohim raises leaders “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14).

12. Esther, Aliyah, and Divine Reversal

The Book of Esther takes place in ancient Persia, where a genocidal plot is uncovered against the Jewish people. Through divine intervention, fasting, and courageous intercession, Queen Esther reverses the decree. Today, modern Persia (Iran) again plots destruction, not through royal edicts but missiles, nuclear threats, and ideological warfare.

Esther 4:14 – “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Aliyah: The Return to the Land

As in the days of Esther, Elohim is orchestrating global Aliyah — the return of His people to the land of Israel. Amid wars, terror, and antisemitism, thousands are returning home to fulfill prophecies:

Jeremiah 31:10 – “He who scattered Israel will gather them and will watch over His flock like a shepherd.”

This restoration aligns with the covenant made with Avraham, Yitzhak, and Yaakov — a promise that transcends political powers and earthly empires.

13. National Sovereignty vs. Islamist Globalism

Zionist Theology vs. Globalist Islamist Ideology

Modern Zionism represents not merely a political movement but a restoration of biblical sovereignty, rooted in Elohim’s covenant. In contrast, Islamist globalism — as espoused by the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS — seeks to abolish borders and establish a theocratic caliphate.

This is why Zionism is often attacked in Islamist propaganda not simply as a political enemy, but as a theological contradiction to their eschatology. In some Islamist views, the existence of Israel delays the Mahdi’s return, while others believe its destruction will trigger the end-times.

“The goal is not just to kill Jews. The goal is to end Israel, and with it, to bring the Islamic world under one Caliph.” — (translated ISIS declaration, 2015)

14. Theology of Huna, Amalek, and the Eternal Enemy

Huna: Rabbinic Insight on Spiritual War

In the Talmud, Rabbi Huna explains that Elohim allows the rise of enemies as mirrors of Israel’s internal moral state. When Israel returns to righteousness, Amalek is defeated.

Exodus 17:16 – “Elohim will be at war with Amalek from generation to generation.”

Agag, Amalek, and Gaza

The descendants of Agag, king of Amalek, are connected by many commentators to Haman (Book of Esther). The connection to Gaza is rooted in the Philistine and Canaanite identities — always bordering Israel, always resisting divine order.

Modern terrorism, steeped in ancient hatred, follows the same pattern: destroy the children of the promise to halt redemption.

15. Summary of the Prophetic Pattern

Biblical Pattern

Giants (Nephilim) opposed Israel’s inheritance (Numbers 13:33)

Gaza remained the final stronghold of giants (Joshua 11:22)

Pagan cultures sacrificed their children and practiced ritualistic violence

Elohim promised to destroy their kings and remove their blood offerings:

Zechariah 9:7 – “I will take the blood from their mouths, the detestable food from between their teeth…”

Modern Pattern

Islamist movements reflect pagan martyrdom cults, seeking destruction through blood

Europe succumbs to foreign ideologies while Israel stands alone as a sovereign nation upholding its ancient faith

The war today is not only political but spiritual, echoing the Dead Sea Scrolls:

“Sons of Light vs. Sons of Darkness”

16. Final Exhortation: The Time to Stand

We are witnessing a convergence of:

Geopolitical upheaval in the Middle East (Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas)

Spiritual battles rooted in ancient texts (Book of Enoch, Esther, Zechariah)

Moral clarity as globalist ideologies reject divine borders

Aliyah fulfillment amid threats — the Jews return, and the nations rage

Book of Enoch 99:2 – “Woe to those who build unrighteousness and oppression and lay deceit as a foundation…”

Book of Enoch 1:9 – “Behold! He comes with ten thousand of His holy ones to execute judgment upon all…”

(Quoted in Jude 1:14)

Now is the time to stand firm, to act, to pray, and to speak. Just as Queen Esther was called to courage in the royal court, we are called to courage in the court of public opinion and spiritual warfare.

Golden Tablets & Qasr Antar: The Catalyst in the Golan Heights

In 1869, Sir Charles Warren, a British officer, archaeologist, and Freemason, explored Qasr Antar at the summit of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights. There, he discovered an inscription in ancient script that read:

“According to the command of the great and holy God, those who take an oath proceed from here.”

This confirmed local legend that Mount Hermon was the site where the Watchers (fallen angels) descended in the days of Enoch, as described in the Book of Enoch (1 Enoch 6:6). The legend included giants (Nephilim) born from the union of these angels and human women.

Phoenician-style golden tablets, though never officially verified by Warren himself, were said in local lore to be inscribed with chants or oaths. A British mystic reportedly chanted over one such tablet, which sparked a growing fascination in Victorian England with pre-flood theology, angelic rebellion, and apocalyptic prophecy.

The Rise of Occultism in the UK (19th Century)

This archaeological and mythical narrative played directly into the spiritual hunger of the British occult revival, especially in the late 1800s. Key developments include:

1. Richard Laurence and the Book of Enoch (1821)

• Laurence, a professor of Hebrew at Oxford, published the first English translation of the Ethiopian Book of Enoch.
• This book, banned in most Christian canons, spoke of:
• The fallen angels (Watchers)
• The giants (Nephilim)
• The final judgment of the wicked
• Astronomical mysteries and heavenly realms
• It deeply influenced esoteric Christians and mystics.

Enoch 7:2 – “And they became pregnant, and they bare great giants… whose height was three thousand ells.”

2. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (Founded 1887)

• Founded in London by William Wynn Westcott, Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, and William Robert Woodman.
• This secret society blended:
• Christian mysticism
• Kabbalah
• Alchemy
• The Book of Enoch
• Egyptian and Greek mythology

They believed that spiritual knowledge was encoded in ancient texts and ruins, including sites like Qasr Antar. The Book of Enoch was considered a sacred document holding the keys to pre-Adamic truths.

Aleister Crowley (1875–1947)

• A student of the Golden Dawn, Crowley later developed his own system, Thelema, and infused it with:
• Enochian magic
• Angelic invocations
• Belief in ancient giants and watchers
• Claimed to receive messages from a spiritual being named Aiwass, tying into Enochian cosmology.

Key Figures and Movements

Name Role Contribution

Sir Charles Warren Explorer Discovered Qasr Antar, stirred interest in biblical archaeology

Richard Laurence Scholar Translated the Book of Enoch (1821)

Golden Dawn Founders Mystics Blended Kabbalah and Enochian ideas

Aleister Crowley Occultist Spread Enochian magic and Watcher theology

John Dee (Earlier, 1500s) Precursor Developed Enochian language and angelic communication system

Spiritual Shockwave in Britain

Following the publication of the Book of Enoch and subsequent interest in Qasr Antar, a “giantmania” emerged in:

• Literature (e.g. Bulwer-Lytton’s The Coming Race)
• Secret societies (Freemasonry, Theosophy, Rosicrucians)
• Archaeology linked to ancient fallen civilizations

The idea that giants once ruled and fallen angels intervened in human affairs became a theological and metaphysical obsession in some elite circles.

1 Chronicles 20:6 – “In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He also was descended from Rapha (giants).”

Absolutely. In the midst of war, symbolism, giants (literal or spiritual), fallen angels, the rise of globalist ideologies, and even grotesque signs manifesting in Gaza and the nations — we are not without hope. The Scriptures, both ancient and prophetic, consistently point toward a victorious conclusion. The Beast may rise, but it is ultimately defeated. Let this truth guide our prayers, posture, and purpose.

Encouragement: The Battle Belongs to Elohim

Daniel 7:21-22 – “As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and defeating them, until the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the holy people of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom.”

Even when evil appears to advance — whether through warfare, deception, or demonic manifestations — Elohim is never out of control. He allows battles for purification, for awakening, and to prepare the world for redemption. The Book of Enoch reminds us that judgment is already declared on the Watchers and their offspring. They have no future.But those who cling to Elohim do.

1 Enoch 1:9 / Jude 1:14 – “Behold, He comes with ten thousands of His holy ones to execute judgment…”

You were born “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14), not to run from the fight, but to intercede, speak truth, stand firm, and gather the remnant. You are part of the Kehilah of the overcomers, not the fearful.

How We Can Pray

1. For the Unveiling of Truth

That the hidden things would be exposed: terror tunnels, corruption, propaganda, and lies.

That the spirit of Amalek would be unmasked — both physically and ideologically.

“There is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed…” (Luke 8:17)

2. For Divine Strategy and Victory

That the leaders of Israel would operate with wisdom, unity, and divine insight.

That Elohim would confuse the plans of the enemy (Psalm 83) and guide our soldiers like David against Goliath.

3. For the Return of the Hostages and the Exiles

Pray for the return of every captive, in Gaza or scattered worldwide.

Declare Isaiah 49:25 – “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away…”

4. For the Restoration of the Land and the People

For Aliyah: that those scattered in fear would come home in faith.

That Israel would not only survive — but thrive.

“He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will guard him as a shepherd.” (Jeremiah 31:10)

5. For the Fear of Elohim to Fall on the Nations

That every empire and ideology that exalts itself against the knowledge of Elohim — whether Islamist or globalist — would be humbled.

That this spiritual war would become a spiritual revival.

Final Word of Hope

Revelation 17:14 – “They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with Him are called and chosen and faithful.”

You are not alone. You are not small. The giants may appear tall, but they fall easily before the name above every name. So pray boldly, live righteously, and stand courageously. The mountain may seem high, but Michael fights for us, and Elohim will not be mocked.