As Donald Trump steps back onto the political stage, many are asking: Is this merely a political comeback, or is there a deeper prophetic significance?
Bestselling author and prophetic voice Jonathan Cahn believes Trump’s return mirrors a biblical pattern—one that aligns with the story of King Jehu, the warrior king of Israel who rose to power to drive out corruption and idolatry.
/**/“Daniel 2:21: ‘He changes the times and seasons. He removes kings and He establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, knowledge to those who have understanding. He removes kings and He places kings in power,'” says Cahn.
Just as God raised up Jehu in Scripture, Cahn points out how Trump’s rise to political power is strikingly similar to that of Jehu. Jehu was not a traditional leader; he was a rough, unorthodox and at times unpredictable warrior. Yet, he was anointed by God to challenge the wicked rulers of his time, particularly Jezebel and the house of Ahab, who had led Israel into apostasy.
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Likewise, Trump—a political outsider—was propelled into leadership against the entrenched establishment, vowing to “drain the swamp” and push back against policies that many conservatives viewed as a threat to religious freedom and biblical values. Now, as Trump returns to office, radically changed after the attempt on his life last summer, he is already ushering in the core principles that can lead America back to God.
“I’ve never seen [an] inauguration speech with such specific vows,” says Cahn.
Cahn points out how our world has been calling good evil and evil good, especially when it comes to the attack against pro-life citizens and churches, as well as there being a war on gender as well. However, with the return of Donald Trump to office, he has promised to bring America back to these core values.
Cahn himself was also discussed during the time of Trump’s inauguration by none other than NPR radio, which highlighted Cahn’s prophetic message that he gave to Trump prior to the election. In a strange turn around of events, the station appeared to be concerned about the return of a modern-day Jehu to the White House, likely knowing that Trump would be the one to tear down the altars of sin in our society today.
Pointing out what the news outlets today have to say about Trump’s return to the White House, Cahn reads a headline from The New York Times, which called Trump’s return: “…trappings of the throne.” Trump is also notably purging all kinds of evil areas that Biden built up, something Jehu did as well.
“One of Jehu’s signal achievements is to dismantle the house of Baal,” says Cahn.
Trump’s Inaugural Symbolism: A Divine Foreshadowing?
One of the most remarkable moments Cahn highlights is an image of Trump holding a sword during one of the inaugural balls.
In biblical times, the sword represented authority, justice and divine intervention. Jehu was known for wielding the sword of judgment against those who had led Israel astray. Is it possible that Trump’s return signals a renewed battle against the forces that have come against the biblical values of America?
“When have you seen a president hold a sword on the night of his inauguration?” asks Cahn. “2 Kings 19, the sword of Jehu.”
With Trump back in the White House, we must pray for him to be led by the Holy Spirit with every single action and step he takes, that he would be used by God to bring America back to the place of holiness and righteousness.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
