Future of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Tigris and Euphrates river waters have been receding over the last decade as northern Iraq and Syria experience ongoing drought (Geopolitical Monitor, August 11, 2014). According to a recent analysis, “Some of the more extreme projections hold that, owing to a combination of climate change and upstream dam activity, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers won’t have sufficient flow to reach the sea by as early as 2040” (ibid.). 

Bible prophecy has a similar projection. Speaking of the end, the Apostle John was inspired to write of a 200-million-man army (Revelation 9:13-21), composed of the kings “from the east and the north” (Daniel 11:44), that will come up to Jerusalem by crossing over the dried-up Euphrates River (Revelation 16:12). This army will gather at Armageddon (Revelation 16:16) and then come against the Beast power in Jerusalem (Daniel 11:41-45) where they will be defeated by the returning Jesus Christ (Joel 3:12-16). The drying up of the Euphrates River will be part of the fulfillment of these ancient prophecies.

For more on important end-time events read our article entitled “Armageddon?”