11 And they had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, but in Greek he has the name Apollyon.

A. Now the focus turns to the leader of this army, Satan himself. Their king, leader, and captain of the army, is identified.

B.“Abaddon” is the Hebrew name. Abaddon means destruction.

C.“Apollyon” is the Greek name. Apollyon means destroyer.

D. NOTE: He is introduced as the angel of the bottomless pit. (1) Then he is identified by the Hebrew term (representing the Old Testament period) and is called destruction. Next, he is recognized by the Greek term (New Testament era) and named destroyer. Christ offers eternal life. Satan offers destruction. Do not follow Satan.

E. This fifth trumpet is sounding a warning that the devil is active and his followers are on the earth seeking to make converts.

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