In the book of Esther, King Ahasuerus on Sivan 23 issued the decree authorizing the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies, June 19th is Sivan 23.

Sometimes in the Bible you find an amazing nugget, other times you find some fascinating coincidence. This one from the book of Esther is one of those two things, and we will let the reader decide. In Esther 8, we see Mordecai on the authority of King Ahasuerus have a writing written which authorized the Jews to rise up against their enemies, which result in the ‘good day’ celebrated every year on the Feast of Purim. Sivan 23 was not only a ‘good day’ for the Jews, it was a game-changer of a day. Do you know what tomorrow, June 19th is, on the Hebrew calendar? The 23rd of Sivan. That’s the memo.

“Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.” Esther 8:9 (KJB)

How does this tie in with the war in the Middle East happening right now between Israel and Iran? For the past 72 hours, Donald Trump has dropped clue after clue that he is planning on the United States striking the Iranian nuclear plants, and taking them out. With each passing day, the chatter regarding when this might be has swelled to a fever pitch. For this to happen on Thursday, the 23rd of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar, would place it squarely between an amazing coincidence and a true biblical nugget. Donald Trump as King Ahasuerus ‘issuing a decree’ and authorizing the Jews to defeat their enemies on the exact same day it happened in the book of Esther? Game on.

President Trump has approved of plans to attack Iran, maybe on Sivan 23

FROM THE JERUSALEM POST: US President Donald Trump told senior aides that he approved of plans to attack Iran, but he is waiting to see if Iran will abandon its nuclear program before giving the final order, three sources familiar with the discussions said to the Wall Street Journal.

As previously reported by The Jerusalem Post, Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Gen. Michael Kurilla met with US President Donald Trump and presented him with military options regarding Iran. The WSJ reported that when Trump was asked earlier if he had decided whether to strike at Iran’s nuclear facilities, the president said, “I may do it, I may not do it.”

He also repeated his insistence on Iran’s unconditional surrender: “The next week is going to be very big, maybe less than a week.” On Wednesday, Trump reportedly arranged for a meeting with Iranian Foreign Ministry officials.

On Wednesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender, as Iranians jammed the highways out of Tehran, fleeing from intensified Israeli airstrikes. He warned that if US attacked Iran warned that if it attacked Iran, the United States “without doubt will face irreparable harm.” READ MORE

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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced evacuation flights and cruise ship departures for those wishing to leave Israel after last week’s voluntary evacuation notice.

It is not yet a world war, but it is certainly a war the whole world is intently watching, and with each passing hour it grows more and more intense. Yesterday, Donald Trump signaled that the United States had entered the fray, and immediately dispatched the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 11 to the Middle East. Will America deliver the death blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and if so, how will Tehran’s allies Russia, China and North Korea react? Tick, tock goes the end times clock. That’s the memo.

“Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.” Proverbs 20:18 (KJB)

Over the past couple of years, we’ve been telling you that World War 3 has been growing more and more likely as time goes by, and today, we are closer to world war then at any time since the Bay of Pigs in the 1960’s under Kennedy. Both previous world wars had a singular defining moment that ‘lit the fuse’ on the powder keg of history, and in this current conflict, Donald Trump is holding the match. Mike Huckabee is right in telling Americans to get out as quickly as possible, this thing is just getting started.

Americans warned to urgently evacuate Israel by air and sea as Iran crisis deepens

FROM THE MIRROR US: “Urgent notice! American citizens wanting to leave Israel- US Embassy in Israel @usembassyjlm is working on evacuation flights & cruise ship departures,” he wrote in an X post on Wednesday.

“You must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). You will be alerted w/ updates,” he added. STEP is recommended for anyone traveling to foreign countries regardless of the risk level, according to the State Department’s website.

Urgent notice! American citizens wanting to leave Israel- US Embassy in Israel @usembassyjlm is working on evacuation flights & cruise ship departures.
You must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (https://t.co/rXymPRTQJJ) You will be alerted w/ updates.

— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) June 18, 2025

Last week, the State Department issued a voluntary evacuation order for all non-emergency U.S. government employees stationed in Israel, the West Bank or Gaza. Family members of diplomatic employees or service members, as well as all non-emergency personnel, were given the option to depart the region “due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region.”

The advisory came after Iran bombed Israel in retaliation for Israel’s own bombing of Iran last week. Missiles have flown across the Middle East for over a week as both powers attempt to get back at one another.

The vast majority of Americans across the board agree with Donald Trump that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon. In my opinion, I think the US should do a precision strike on Iranian nuclear sites, and be over with the whole thing. One and done. What do YOU think? pic.twitter.com/whsfDSUCrS

— Now The End Begins (@NowTheEndBegins) June 18, 2025

On Wednesday, Israel’s Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, penned a warning to Iran as he announced the destruction of Iran’s Internal Security Headquarters. “The tornado continues to hit Tehran. Air Force jets have now destroyed the Iranian regime’s Internal Security Headquarters — the Iranian dictator’s central repressive arm.”

“As we promised — we will continue to harm symbols of government and strike at the ayatollah regime everywhere,” he concluded.

In its travel advisory for Israel, the State Department warned, “In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank.” READ MORE



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Growing Israeli air superiority over the Islamic Republic in capital Tehran is enabling the IDF to identify and strike dozens of new targets not included in the original battle plan, with killer drones playing a part

Iranian media reported several explosions and heavy air defense fire in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday. At the same time as explosions were being reported, US President Donald Trump called on Iranian civilians to “immediately evacuate Tehran” in a post on Truth Social. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” Trump wrote. “I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”

“For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.” Isaiah 37:32 (KJB)

It has only been four days, but a whole lot of action has been packed into that relatively short amount of time. Israel has a very power line of  Killer Drones from Elbit Systems featuring the Hermes 450 and 900. And as it turns out, despite official distancing from Israel, the United States is actually playing a fairly substantial role in Israel’s quest to rid Iran of any and all ability to create a nuclear weapon. So the realistic chance that Iran can win this battle is right at absolute zero. The wildcard of course would be if Russia, China or North Korea decided they wanted in on the action, too. It’s just my opinion, but it feels like something really big is about to happen. Does it feel that way to you?

Over Tehran, Israeli drones are on the hunt: How the killer drones operate in Iran

FROM YNET NEWS: Israeli Air Force drones—particularly the Hermes 450 and other models from Elbit Systems’ Hermes family—were active over Tehran on Sunday, targeting senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials and mobile anti-aircraft missile launchers mounted on trucks.  These missions aim to neutralize threats and improve the detection of new targets by Israeli aircraft. Remarkably, just over a year ago, these drones were restricted from operating even in Lebanese airspace due to the risk of being shot down by Hezbollah. Now, they are operating deep within Iran’s capital, thousands of miles from home.

In the past 24 hours alone, dozens of targets were struck by the Israeli Air Force in Tehran and many were not part of the original intelligence database when Operation Swords of Iron began early Friday morning.

The destruction of hundreds of Iranian radar systems and anti-aircraft batteries has enabled the Israeli military to not only “pave the way to Tehran”—located on the far side of Iran—but also to meet the ambitious directive of Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar: “Turn the third circle into the first—strike Tehran two to three times a day, not just once a week.”

This is the scene all across Tehran tonight as Israeli ‘killer drones’ operate openly and attack at will. Iran cannot win. pic.twitter.com/78cHi8Pyca

— Now The End Begins (@NowTheEndBegins) June 17, 2025

While the U.S. officially distances itself from Israeli operations in Iran, behind the scenes, CENTCOM provides critical support in intelligence, early warning systems and missile defense. American naval assets are en route to the region, enhancing Israel’s ability to intercept Iranian missile threats.

This cooperation has proven vital. Real-time intelligence allows for 15–20 minutes of advance warning before missile launches. Systems like Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow intercept incoming threats, with each layer providing a unique defense capability. Israeli officials also credit the Trump administration’s earlier decisions and the recent unfreezing of munitions by the Biden administration for enabling these operations.

“People don’t realize how much the release of U.S. munitions has empowered us,” said one security official. “A quarter-ton bomb that destroys a missile launcher costs far less than an Arrow 3 interceptor.”

To conserve resources, the IAF has adopted a controversial but calculated policy: it does not intercept Iranian missiles projected to land in uninhabited areas. Of approximately 250 launches, several dozen were allowed to fall in open terrain, causing no casualties or property damage. READ MORE

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When you contribute to this fundraising effort, you are helping us to do what the Lord called us to do. The money you send in goes primarily to the overall daily operations of this site. When people ask for Bibles, we send them out at no charge. When people write in and say how much they would like gospel tracts but cannot afford them, we send them a box at no cost to them for either the tracts or the shipping, no matter where they are in the world. We have a Gospel Billboard program. We are now broadcasting Bible studies, Podcasts and a Sunday Service 5 times a week, thanks to your generous donations. All this is possible because YOU pray for us, YOU support us, and YOU give so we can continue growing.

But whatever you do, don’t do nothing. Time is short and we need your help right now. The Lord has given us an open door with a tremendous ‘course’ for us to fulfill that will create an excellent experience at the Judgement Seat of Christ. Please pray for our efforts, and if the Lord leads you to donate, be as generous as possible. The war is REAL, the battle HOT and the time is SHORT…TO THE FIGHT!!!

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” Titus 2:13 (KJB)

“Thank you very much!” – Geoffrey, editor-in-chief, NTEB