What are the ten countries in Revelation?

Answer 1

"...the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the Beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the Beast. These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful." (Rev.17:12-14)

This is a prophecy within the time frame of the Great Tribulation when the Beast (men say, "Antichrist") will sit in authority on earth.

This is the time of the final resurrection of Daniel's "fourth Beast," the 'Holy' Roman Empire... the extent of which in its hey-day ruled from the Atlantic to the Ural Mountains (beyond Moscow). The final Beast will, therefore, be a "European" superpower conglomerate.

Presently, Europe is composed of many "nation-states" (way more than ten)... each with their own central governments... but, which, one by one in a failing global economy, are ceding their sovereignties to a growing central European governmental authority.

The prophecy, however, speaks of ten "kingdoms." They haven't ruled in Europe for centuries, yet... "blueblood" descendants of royalty are alive and well and living there, today.

It's anyone's conjecture as to how the present global economy will play out. But, if this prophecy is of any consequence... one scenario reveals the rise of the "Beast power," which The Bible says receives its power directly from Satan (the Dragon - Rev.12), who has always influenced powerful government leaders.

"... the Devil taketh Him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth Him ALL THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD... and saith unto Him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me." (Matt.4:8-9)

"...I... saw a Beast rise up out of the sea... and the Dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority." (Rev.13:1-2)

A rational assessment of the present global economic situation suggests that eventually... the global economy will collapse. If this prophecy is consulted under this eventuality... it may suggest the rise of the Beast under the duress of "global panic."

According to Bible prophecy, the worldview of the Beast will be a favorable one, perhaps seen as a "savior" of the world:

"...all the world wondered after the Beast. And they worshipped the Dragon which gave power unto the Beast: and they worshipped the Beast, saying, Who is like unto the Beast? WHO IS ABLE TO MAKE WAR WITH HIM?" (Rev.13:3-4)

Prophecy suggests the rise of Europe as a global superpower whose military exploits will have the tongues of nations wagging in praise and adoration.

This possible global economic collapse, however, could lend greatly to a "restructuring" of Europe's political system (and national borderlines)... especially with the rise of the Beast who could set up whatever and whomever he wills.

Dividing up Europe into "ten kingdoms" may fit into what he hopes to accomplish. The prophecy states that the ten kings "receive their power for one hour WITH THE BEAST." That's a "very short time."

It says that they are all "single-minded"... and that they give their "strength and power" to the Beast. That would be all of the resources the kingdoms possess - economic, natural, military. All of Europe will be at the Beast's disposal.

It says that they will be in power at the time that Jesus returns... and that they will focus all of their strength and power on resisting and fighting the returning Christ.

In any event... the ten kings (countries) "have received no kingdom as yet." Not until the Beast (men say, "Antichrist") is revealed and rises to power in a revitalized Europe.

And, according to the prophecy... when the ten countries do come to power... their end will be at the hands of Jesus Christ.

"And I saw the Beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him that sat on the horse, and against His army. And the Beast was taken, and with him the False Prophet that wrough miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the Beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a Lake of Fire burning with brimstone. And the remnant were slain with the Sword of Him that sat upon the horse, which proceedeth out of His mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh." (Rev.19:19-21)

Answer 2

There are varying answers for this question but sticking with history repeating itself, it appears the 4th beast of Daniel will be the 'Holy' Roman Empire again. It is also referred to as the King of the North (of Israel). It will be a union of State with Church that will impose its rules upon the world.

In 1957 at the signing of the 'Treaty of Rome,' the nations of Europe united into a group which has expanded to todays European Union. A notable politician back then said to the effect that, today we have revived the Holy Roman Empire. This has been the European desire since Xmas Day, 800 A.D. when Charlemagne was crowned Emperor.

Perhaps this economic distress felt heavily in the Union today will shake out or realign the 27 member states into 10 Regions with 10 leaders (kings). It is yet to be seen. Should Nato 'give' its military prowess to this EU, they will become an instant military Super Power - they already are an economic one. History shows money and weapons outside the hands of the English-speaking peoples is a dangerous and deadly event (not saying English-speaking nations perfect, just less dictorial and ruthless).