Last updated on March 11, 2025
The Bible reveals that God will empower His two witnesses to prophesy in the last days. But who exactly are these two witnesses, and how can we identify them?
In the Book of Revelation Chapter Eleven, “the two witnesses” are described as the “two olive trees” and the “two lampstands”.
Revelation 11:4 They are “the two olive trees” and “the two lampstands”, and “they stand before the Lord of the earth.”
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The Two Lampstands
Moreover, the Bible clearly explains the meaning of the “lampstands”.
Revelation 1:20 The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches.
Therefore, according to this verse, lampstands represent churches or congregations.
The Greek word for “churches” is ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais), a noun meaning a gathering or religious congregation. Please take note of this because later in this post, the word “congregation” will be used to further explain the identity of the two witnesses.
The Two Olive Trees
Additionally, the two witnesses are also represented by the “two olive trees”.
I want to make a connection to The prophet Zechariah’s vision of the olive trees and lampstands.
The prophet Zechariah had a similar vision of “olive trees and lampstands,” providing further insight into the identity of the two witnesses.
Zechariah 4:2-3: “‘What do you see?’ he asked. ‘I see a solid gold lampstand,’ I replied, ‘with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to each of the lamps. There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.’”
An angel revealed to the Prophet Zechariah the meaning of the olive trees in the following passage.
Zechariah 4:11-14 Then I answered and said to him, “What are these two olive trees—at the right of the lampstand and at its left?” And I further answered and said to him, “What are these two olive branches that drip into the receptacles of the two gold pipes from which the golden oil drains?”
Then he answered me and said, “Do you not know what these are?”
And I said, “No, my lord.”
So he said, “These are the two anointed ones, who stand beside the Lord of the whole earth.”
The Anointed Ones
I won’t go into detail about the anointing the Two Witnesses will receive, as it’s a separate topic on its own. God willing, I’ll cover it in a separate post. However, in this post, I’ll briefly describe their anointing.
1 John 2:20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.
The anointing from the Lord allows the two witnesses to know the Spirit which is the truth—the Son of God in them, the Light and the King.
Additionally, the anointing the that the two witnesses will receive also comes with the power to subject the spirits among other things.
Revelation 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
Moreover, this power will be given to the people who will enter the kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.
An example of this power can be likened to the power the apostles received during the Lord Jesus’s days on Earth.
Luke 10:19 “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. 20Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Similarly, the two witnesses will demonstrate power as they testify to the truth and the Kingdom of God —Mount Zion.
The Olive Tree Of Israel
Now let’s connect the olive tree to Israel.
In the following verse, the Lord refers to Israel as a green “olive tree”:
Jeremiah 11:16: “The LORD called your name, A green olive tree, fair and of goodly fruit.”
Moreover, Israel was divided into two factions:
1 Kings 16:21 states: “Then the people of Israel were split into two factions; half supported Tibni son of Ginath for king, and the other half supported Omri.”
Since that time, Israel has been divided into the House of Judah and the House of Israel — the two olive trees.
Gentiles as Grafted Wild Olive Shoot
Additionally, gentile believers are likened to wild olive shoots grafted into the olive root of Israel. Apostle Paul explained:
Romans 11:17: “If some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and share in the nourishing sap from the olive root…”
Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ becomes a part of God’s household, regardless of lineage. The Apostle Paul explains:
Ephesians 2:11-13: “Remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh…were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel…But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.”
Thus, Gentile believers will also be grafted into the olive tree of Israel. In the last days, they will prophesy and be counted among the two witnesses, representing the Olive Tree of the House of Israel.
Therefore, if you believe in God, understand the truth, and walk in it, you will be included in this prophecy and become part of the “multitude” in the Book of Revelation.
The “multitude” will be considered the Israel from the nations. They make up the House of Israel, one of the two witnesses.
Ephesians 2:19 “You are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household…”
The Elect Saints
On the other hand, the elect saints of the last days will represent the House of Judah.
Psalm 74:2 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
Mount Zion is the high place of Judah and is regarded as part of the House of Judah. It is also the congregation of the firstborn.
Moreover, The House of Judah is one of the two witnesses.
Furthermore, the 144,000 Israelite Elect Saints will represent the House of Judah — one of the two witnesses.
I invite you to read my post about when will the end come? or watch my video about the 144,000 Israelites for deeper understanding.
How will they testify?
The two witnesses, Judah and Israel, will demonstrate how the Kingdom of God operates and the power that comes from being a part of it.
Revelation 11:6, They have power to shut up the heavens so that it will not rain during the time they are prophesying; and they have power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want.
The vision of Apostle John of the Two Witnesses correlates with the following vision of the Prophet Joel and how the gifts of the Spirit will be distributed among those who enter the kingdom of God.
Joel 2:28-32 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.”
Conclusion
Therefore, we can conclude that the Two Witnesses are Judah and Israel. They are the two olive trees, the two anointed ones, and the two lampstands of the visions of Apostle John and the Prophet Zechariah.
I hope that this post has helped you gain an understanding of who the Two Witnesses are. Until next time, may God bless you all!
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