The Kings that are coming from the sunrising   (12) And the sixth poured out his bowl upon the great river, the [river] Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way might by made ready for the kings that [come] from the sunrising. The six ... upon the great river Euphrates ... Literal Babylon was built upon the river Euphrates. Its wealth, supplies and sustenance came largely from this source. It had immense walls and strong gates over the river. R509:6. "The waters which thou sawest are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues." (Rev. 17:15) R510:1 The waters of this great river represent the people who, by their influence and money, support Papacy – from which Babylon the Great draws her revenues. R510:1 Dried up ... The turning aside of the "waters" would represent the alienation of the people, and the alienation of the people would be indicated by their withholding of financial support. R4699:4. The kings ... The kings of Christ's Kingdom, who are also priests – the Body of Christ, the Royal Priesthood. R2498:4 "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." (Luke 12:32) Of the east ... From the sunrising. R2498:4 The Kings ...more