| Anointed--A person whose | hair
has been smeared with oil. |
Part of the standard ritual for appointing a | King.
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| The term is used to designate a Jewish ruler from the family of King David who will | rule over Israel in the future |
| Source | Belief |
| Threats of approaching catastrophe if Israel fails to obey God | Catastrophic future: Punishment of sinners. |
| Consolation: Obedience to God will lead to rewards, perfect world. | Utopian World |
| Revenge on Israel's Enemies. | Defeat of evil nations of the world. |
| Announcement by Elijah | (Stated in Malachi 3:23 [4:5]) |
| "War of Gog and Magog" | (Described in Ezekiel 38-9). |
| Resurrection of the Dead | Why then? |