In that day...

As seen by Isaiah and perhaps others.

It's time to look at this phrase in particular as presented in various contexts starting with Isiah and continuing as times and circumstances permit. This is a side effort in patiently believing while watching the words of God as spoken through the prophets unfold. I will be discussing each context with minimal elaboration.

(I have begun to remove the rating system. I will be revisiting the presentation format for all discussion prior to Isaiah 7-12 for what I consider to be the better format. I will do it in such a way that overall content will not affected. Notes may be added.)

What does 'day' mean? It has been speculated elsewhere that a day can refer to a 1000 years. (Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8) This is interesting in that following the biblical timeline since the creation of man, the sixth day is approaching an end. Is that what is meant when Isaiah and others say, "in that day?" No speculation one way or the other as what is sufficient I expect for this discussion is in general, we will find, that day often points to our time, now.

<Our time as relevant to his time.>

Isaiah 4 - (edited for details, 5/22/2026)
This context has been referenced multiple times and thus must receive the highest score. The phrase in focus is specifically used twice and "it shall come to pass" adds to it.
The first occurrence which points to the selfishness and the disregard that seven women will have towards a particular man, a husband or a king type, as their desires are contrary and distancing though they still desire and demand his allegiance, is later mirrored by the Angels in John's Revelation.

The chapters of interest there are 17 and 18:
In the measure that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, in the same measure give her torment and sorrow; for she says in her heart, ‘I sit as queen, and am no widow, and will not see sorrow.’ Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and mourning and famine. And she will be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judges her. Rev 18:7-8
(Verse 8 is included to reflect the gravity of what is being stated.)

Isaiah continues: also in that day, it will be beautiful for those who have escaped. Then, also, it shall come to pass that those who remain in Zion and Jerusalem will be called Holy. Judgement will come, but protection and guidance will be provided. (Isa 4:4-6)

It is interpreted here that this verse does in fact reference the end times through the correlation with John's Revelation which begins with the messages to the seven churches. It is then thus inferred that Zion and Jerusalem do not reference boundaries over earth but boundaries of association - those who have remained true to the Lord and have accepted and follow His plans for them.

In general, the theme presented in this context proves to be again familiar.

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Isaiah made his proclamations to a divided kingdom prior to the Assyrians capturing the northern kingdom of Judah. Thomas Nelson says, "The record of Isaiah's visions contains the revelations that God gave during the reigns of Uzziah, Hotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. God never changes, and this revelation is still relevant for His people today."
Isaiah is predictive in nature discussing what the Assyrians will do and the consequences for doing so. The Assyrians, which did in short time move in as Isaiah warned, did not act of their own volition according to Isaiah, but were rather a tool used by God to decimate the sins and offences that engrossed His people. In this text which predates Daniel significantly, Cyrus is specifically mentioned by name. Naturally, as with Daniel, skepticism abounds concerning the authenticity of this claim. Going forward, the contexts of Isaiah's prophecies must be determined. The Assyrians are the subject of much discussion but are they the subject of exclusive context, shared or repetitive context, or analogous context?

Also note the geographical location and relevance of ancient Assyria with respect to current happenings. Egypt will come into discussion as well.

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Backing up a little... (Proper sequence will be followed from here.)
Isaiah 2 - (posted 5/22/2026)

Reading Isaiah chapter 2 clearly warns of the judgment that will convene upon the end of the current reign over this world and thus earns an easy 5-star score. According to the signs which have been given, these final times are quickly approaching. With respect to this chapter, 'that day' likely refers to the termination of the 'time, times, and half a time' that Daniel speaks of - the times that are now transpiring.

At the time Isaiah wrote this text, Israel and Judah were established as a kingdom having been descended directly from Abraham through God's promise to him. These were God's chosen people called out and set aside. This tree brings forth the Branch that Isaiah will call out in Isaiah 4:2 from a context which was previously discussed. Having peeked ahead, it is easy and surely acceptable to infer that this Branch is the means by which many are able to say "Come and let us go to the mountain of the Lord. After judgement and rebuke, Isaiah concludes that the people and nations will turn from their violent ways. This judgement is described as a cleansing by Daniel. Given the contexts already visited including those from Daniel, these are likely those who have "escaped" judgement.

Since the opening remarks set the stage for the latter days, the meaning of "house of Jacob" in this context is a matter of interpretation. However as the message that is continued is clear and points at the haughtiness and misguided devotions of a people, the "house of Jacob," in those latter days. These people will marvel over their own works without reverence for God their Creator. The judgement will be against the arrogance of these people and their creations works; and that, with the exaltation of the Lord, is the focus of "that day" in this context.

Perhaps is should be pointed out that here, the judgment is upon self-righteousness and vanities. 'Good' people who intend no harm toward others are not ruled out of this judgement as described in this context. In fact, as many will likely recognize, it is through the Branch that the judgment is escaped. It is through looking to the Branch that our self-righteousness is humbled. It is through looking at the Branch that we put down our vanities for desire of His ways. It is through this Branch that we acknowledge our God and Creator.

Isaiah 3 - (posted 5/24/2026)

Recalling that leading into chapter 3 is the end of chapter 2. Chapter 2 closes with an "in that day" context which was just determined to be addressing the latter days. The entrance in chapter 3 should examine that context. (The writings were not divided into chapters by author.)

With that, again, the context of Judah and Jerusalem come into immediate question. Judah being one of twelve sons of Jacob became the line of the Branch. Note also that this truth had yet to be realized at the time Isaiah wrote. Since the house of Jacob has just been inferred in chapter 2's discussion to refer to more than heretical lines and geographical boundaries as Isaiah is clearly speaking of the final days, Jerusalem and Judah in this context allowably continues with the same inference.

The Judah and Jerusalem of this context will be turned upside down by the doing of the Lord. The respected and revered among men replaced with inexperience and incompetence. Chaos will ensue leaving none to desire control. The stumbling and falling of Jerusalem and Judah will be because of their deeds and words. These gestures, presumably from the heart, offend the Lord of hosts as they are proud and showy of their offences as Sodom which was destroyed was proud. The righteous will receive good fruit and the wicked their reward.

"...As for My people, children are their oppressors, And women rule over them.
O My people! Those who lead you cause you to err, And destroy the way of your paths.” Isaiah 3:12

John has a parallel warning to consider:
For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury.” And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. Rev 18:3-5

And also acknowledging that chapter 3 leads into chapter 4 which opens with an "in that day," chapter 3 ends with this "in that day:"

As with John, Isaiah promises the pride and the vanities of the daughters of Zion will be taken down and away. Ropes suggesting servitude and death will replace.

This context, set up from early in chapter 2, though speaking of Jacob, Judah, and Jerusalem rings of a message for the end times. Yes, Jerusalem was taken by the Assyrians. Such has also been said by Isaiah and others of the end times leading us into chapter 4.

Isaiah 4 - (Continued from above, 5/24/2026)

And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, “We will eat our own food and wear our own apparel; Only let us be called by your name, To take away our reproach.”
In that day the Branch of the Lord shall be beautiful and glorious; And the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and appealing For those of Israel who have escaped. Isaiah 4:1-2

Without needing to rediscuss in whole:
1. Isaiah's words that concluded chapter 3 lead directly into these words.
2. Isaiah's words given here are linked directly with John's Revelation through the description of the seven women.
3. And thus the revelations of each are therefore linked to our times by the commonality with the current events that are revealing the truth in these words today.

Isaiah 5 - (posted 6/11/2026)

Chapter 5 opens with a change in delivery by transitioning to a song to his Beloved about his beloved. This context directly addresses Jerusalem and the men of Judah.

Accepting the direct context - the song questions what more could have been done with His vineyard to have ensured a wholesome harvest. Yet his Beloved is clearly disappointed and proclaims that He will destroy the vineyard and leave it barren and dry.

Following the analogy portrayed in song, the relativity is made clear. His people enjoyed excess without yielding consideration to Him, their God - excess drink, excess pomp, etc. The people are destined for captivity and emptiness/darkness/underworld (Sheol). The people will be brought down and the land given to others.

"For all this His anger is not turned away, But His hand is stretched out still."
Though He is angry, He will "lift up a banner to the nations from afar" and they will surely come "with speed." They will be strong and vibrant.

In that day they will roar against them
Like the roaring of the sea.
And if one looks to the land,
Behold, darkness and sorrow;
And the light is darkened by the clouds. Isaiah 5:50

Those who come to the banner will look over upon the barren land and see the darkness and sorrow over the vineyard. In this context, given that the opening addresses specifically Jerusalem and men of Judah, it is difficult to insist that this part of the message applies directly to our time except through parallelism. However, the point needs to be made again that the author did not divide these writing into chapters. This context is the same as all that have been discussed previously. So it isn't difficult to conclude a strong parallelism and that is a minimum. This particular "in that day" concludes what we now know as chapter 5 and as can be seen by turning into chapter 6 also concludes the general context.

The parallels include a people that are self assured and dismissive like those apparently found in Judah and Israel of those days but also relatable to those defined by seven women taking hold of a single man while insisting to have their own way as is in our day. The parallels also include a people looking back to see the darkness and desolation that has fallen or will fall over that pride.

That being said, while some of these discussions have been derated (number of appointed stars) by purely a matter of judgment, the case could be made given the single context that contains all occurrences of the subject phrase that each mention applies equally to our time, his time, as it did to the time of the fall of Jerusalem to the Assyrians.

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In considering to which era to apply Isaiah's warnings to, an important exploration was started here where in the final adventure, a historical prelude to things that would one day reenact is told of. There, it has been shown how the epic David and Goliath battle precisely reveals the beasts that John would later see in and reveal from his vision. Recent events, clearly epitomized by John's vision and strongly reinforced by an individual with a fitting name who serves to fit every description revealed to and by Daniel of the little horn and final king that was said to come, ensure to us that our time is of special mention. As we read of the next reference to 'that day,' here we may find it revealing and interesting to explore the conquering Assyrians as a similar historical prelude to the conqueror of the end.

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Isaiah 6 - (posted 7/9/2026)

While "in that day" is not specifically mentioned -

And He said, "Go and tell this people: 'Keep on hearing, but do not understand; Keep on seeing, but do not perceive.' Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and return and be healed." The I said, "Lord, how long?" And He answered: "Until the cities are laid waste and without inhabitant, the houses are without a man, the land is utterly desolate, the LORD has removed men far away, and the forsaken places are many in the midst of the land. But yet a tenth will be in it, and will return and be for consuming, As a terebinth tree or as an oak, whose stump remains when it is cut down. So the holy seed shall be its stump."

Is it clear which generation is being addressed? Does this description reflect what might be meant by cleansing?

Isaiah - 7 -12 (completed 8/16/2026)

Chapter 6 is marked by the death of king Uzziah. Chapter 7 is dated to be in the days of Ahaz, the son of Jotham. Jotham reigned for sixteen years after Uzziah indicating with certainty that chapter 7 marks a new message relative to that which is presented in chapter 6. Uzziah began his reign with positive/righteous acts but he arrogantly went where he should not have gone and tried to do what he should not have wanted to do. He was stricken with Leprosy in the temple while attempting to do what was reserved for priests. Jotham who built cities in the kingdom was right by Lord but his son Ahaz was not. II Chronicles 28 tells how Ahaz, the Judean king, was defeated by Syria and the captives were taken to Samaria in the kingdom of Israel, the Judah's brother kingdom. However, the captives were returned for fear of retribution from the Lord.

2 Kings 17 is a worthy reference. It is during the reign of Ahaz that the Assyrians conquered Israel (the northern kingdom) and carried the people away leaving only the kingdom of Judah in the family. But Judah was affected as well. The Assyrians settled in the conquered lands of Samaria and around. This immigration is likely the reason for much of prejudice directed towards Samaria and thus Nazareth that is encountered in the Gospel messages. In these passages, detailed explanation is given as to how they rejected the God of their fathers, the extent of their offenses and why they were thus scattered.

Isaiah confronts Ahaz to comfort him and assure him to not be afraid of the plots from Syria and Ephraim. Ephraim seems to be the region relative to the northern kingdom of Israel and Samaria. It is sometimes referred to as the mountains of Ephraim Ahaz is instructed to request a sign by which he can know the truth that Isaiah speaks to him, but Ahaz declines to "test" the Lord. This leads to frustration and a sign is given despite. The sign that is given is that a virgin will deliver a Son who will refuse evil and choose good and that before this Son, the king of Assyria will descend upon Judah. This could not have been a sign meant specifically for Ahaz given the significant number of years that passed before the sign was presented and rather must have then been a sign for future generations.

In that day, the day when Assyria reigns in on Israeal and Judah. the land, to this point, still not specifically identified, will be barren, taken over by flies, bees, and briers and thorns.
The remnant that does remain will by necessity be self sufficient and minimalists by circumstance. The potential of the land will be unutilized and remain uninhabited by man. All of this "in that day" in which the Assyrians from across the river will be used to shave the kingdom(s) as told of in this passage.

One has to wonder if any symbology is attributed to the bees and flies, and thorns.

Chapter 8 seemingly continuing on, despite what somewhat appears to be a change in setting, from "in that day"...

The people, of Israel, rejected the soft flowing waters through the sins of her kings and their influence upon the people, and will thus be overrun by a mighty river in the form of Assyria.
"Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us." Said from the perspective of the Assyrians to the people in far away lands.

And now the land is identified! "He ... will fill the breadth of Your land, O Immanuel." The very land promised to Abraham for his descendants and God's chosen people, and yes, the land that hosted Israel and Judah in that day. However, again, this is Immanuel's land. This possession is seemingly the reason for the turmoil that is now in present time being unleashed. We are fighting over claims to Immanuel's land. The abomination will be when he plants the tents of his palace in this land. Does the desolation we've seen resemble the words Isaiah has written? And note that the Christian Zionist has achieved the twisted mindset that this is all in God's glory!

The following are introduced as directed specifically to Isaiah himself:
Ironically: "Do not say, 'A conspiracy,' concerning all that this people call a conspiracy, Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled."
"The LORD of hosts, Him you shall hallow; let Him be your fear, And let Him be your dread. He will be as a sanctuary, but a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, as a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And many among them shall stumble; They shall fall and be broken, be snared and taken."

Particular note: Do not seek mediums and wizards! Seek God!

They will pass through it (the judgement?) hard-pressed and hungry. They will curse their king and and their God. Then they will look to the earth, see trouble and darkness, gloom of anguish, and they will be driven into darkness.

Find in any of this any semblance to what would be expected from the brief description given in Daniel 7:25?

Chapter 9 continues...

After having introduced the virgin birth, then the woe for Immanuel's land, and a people who are cursing their God for their woes, Isaiah again turns to describing in further detail still the first coming and authority of Messiah:

"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined."
"You have multiplied the nation and increased its joy; they rejoice before You according to the joy of harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil."
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given' and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time <that day> forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this."

Was "that day" in the past or is it yet to come? Or both? Isaiah seems to be and is directly speaking to the Assyrian invasion over the land of Israel and Judah. ("He will pass through Judah") Also, it is quite clear Who Isaiah is speaking of in this passage, and it is clear that He has walked this earth among us already. But, does it feel that any of the governments that we have learned of through our history or any that we have lived under in this day have been ordered from upon His shoulders? Certainly not! And in fact, the timeline reveals the reign of the beast would span until over a time and then be followed by a time, times, and half a time. And unfortunately, the attributes described by the prophets reveal a great misunderstanding and miscalculation over a "once great nation" in particular. And the proud and glorious "Golden Age" is shaping up to resemble what has been said of the final times which were given to him. These times proceed the second coming of Messiah.

And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile. As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.” Daniel 2:42-45

"As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another" - speculations may abound concerning the meaning of this phrase. Leading up to the time of Messiah and after was the Greco-Roman models of government in which democratic ideas were instituted. These ideas have become widespread in the modern world. Thus, we have 'they' and 'the people' mixed in the formation of the government but they do not ultimately adhere. Other viewpoints surely exist.

On September 12, 2001, Senate Majority Leader, Tom Daschle read Isaiah 9:10. It is significant coincidence, if so, that the attacks occurred on September 11.
"The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with hewn stones; the sycamores are cut down, but we will replace them with cedars." Isaiah 9:10 Said with pride and arrogance! Isa 9:9
Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and spur his enemies on. Isaiah 9:11

Senator John Edwards quoted the Isaiah 9:10 on the anniversary in 2004 and Barack Obama referenced the theme and its pride in 2012 as he signed the final beam of the newly built tower.

Jonathan Cahn wrote a book on this topic and provides significantly more details though his conclusion is a bit naive. Less than half of the world's population believe the story that has been given of that fateful day. When considering that this "naive" opinion is likely much more favorable within the borders of the U.S. and its supporting nations, the population outside must generally and blatantly deny the claims. This leaves thousands of unanswered questions and speculations.

Relative to Daniel 7:25, the immediate consideration here is that for whatever reason, the day of 9/11 was chosen, and these verses were immediately recognized by officials in high places, and these verses introduce the adversaries of Resin and Israel's demise. Only fifteen years from that chosen date would be the first installment of the adversary known as Resin? Twenty-three years from that date, the second installment following an image that was first installed and which had done, in his time, specifically horrendous things. This, ironically, however is in effect very much the same conclusion that Mr. Cahn presented, seemingly, without realizing the extent to which his conclusion could or should have been taken - that this passage was a warning to the Israelites and would also serve as a warning to the U.S to turn back to God. Our pride however was the victor! That's the unfortunate thing in knowing now that the U.S. is and always was going to be his vessel. What is now to be said of this once great nation and has too much already been said of it?

And now, we are in his hand, <ruler of the world's>...
"For the people do not turn to Him who strikes them, Nor do they seek the LORD of hosts."
We are now seven women, across the world, bound not by any border, taking hold of one man, seeking to be called by His name while demanding our own way. Will we recognize His voice?
Will we recognize in time?

And chapter 10 continues...

Woe to the wicked minded who scheme against the frail. What will become of you when desolation and punishment comes to you?
Woe to Assyria, the tool that was employed against a rebellious people. Authority will be given but the pride will be cut down and punished.
The LORD takes ownership of the pruning that the pruning tool accomplished.
A remnant will return to the desolate (cleansed) land and that remnant will depend upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.
The remnant will never again depend on him who defeated them!
The Lord God of hosts will make a determined end in the midst of ALL the land.

People who dwell in Zion are instructed not to be afraid of the Assyrian. The indignation will be but for a little while! The LORD of hosts will stir up a scourge for him.
"He (the Assyrian) will shake his fist at the mount of the daughter of Zion"
Those of high stature will be hewn down, and the haughty will be humbled... And Lebanon will fall by the Mighty One.

Chapter 11 continues...

Then from the line of Jesse, David's father, shall come a righteous judge having wisdom and understanding. He shall bring peace between predator and prey. The Gentiles will seek Him. His resting place will be glorious. (More on the resting place will be presented.)

The Lord will present his hand again, the second time to recover the remnant of His people who are left from the four corners of the earth.
The dispersed will come together from the afar off lands, Judah and Israel, and, it gets interesting...

According to Daniel, Edom, Moab, and the prominent people of Ammon shall escape his hand, the land of Egypt shall not escape, and the Libyans and Ethiopians shall follow at his heels.

They shall fly down upon the shoulder of the Philistines toward the west; (Gaza, Lebanon, Beirut, Damascus...)
They shall plunder the people of the East? (To the East is Jordan. Damascus is north and east. Further east is Kuwait, Iraq, and notoriously, Iran.)
They shall lay their hand on Edom and Moab; (Edom and Moab are directly east lending viability to farther east by the previous statement. Daniel suggests these will escape his hand.)
The People of Ammon will obey them. (Also to the immediate east and also said to escape according to Daniel.)
The tongue of the Sea of Egypt will be utterly destroyed. (Ethiopia is currently at odds with Egypt over water - but recall he has sent a letter to Egypt concerning these water usages.)
The Euphrates will dry up. (This is happening. The Euphrates runs through Turkey, Syria and Iraq.)
However, the tone around this statement is that the remnant will walk over it.

Chapter 12 continues...

And in that day, we will praise the Lord for His anger will be turned away and we will be comforted. Therefore with joy, we will draw water from the wells of salvation.
And in that day, we will praise the Lord, declare His deeds, exalt His name.

Cry out and shout, O inhabitant of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel in your midst!"