Why do the ten nations become seven in Revelation 17?
Three of the ten nations lose their national identity or sovereignty shortly, while their leaders remain in the picture, so the ten are reduced to seven. From those seven the Antichrist emerges, takes complete control, and the others fade off the scene, making him the eighth.
Les explains that the ten horns are ten kings, presidents, or prime ministers. Initially ten nations appear, but three lose their identity and sovereignty rather quickly; their leaders stay in the picture, leaving seven. Then out of the seven comes the Antichrist, who takes over complete control while the others fade away, so he is called the eighth. These ten leaders receive no kingdom yet, but receive power as kings for one hour with the beast. They all agree with one mind and give their power and strength to the Antichrist. Les notes the Antichrist does not take over by civil war; he comes with peace, prosperity, and flatteries, maneuvering to gain control.
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
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How does the Antichrist become the eighth in Revelation 17:11?
Les teaches that out of the seven will come the Antichrist, who takes complete control, causes the other leaders to fade off the scene, and becomes the eighth.