What are we to think of the Ezra’s Eagle prophecy now that the 2024 U.S. election cycle is over?

If you want a primer of what the Ezra’s Eagle prophecy is, go here. Also be sure to watch the video right below on this page (“Ezra’s Eagle Movie”) because it has a new “movie” that explains the whole thing.

This video below involves Michael Rush, the first to interpret the prophecy in our modern day. He introduces the rest of the video, a movie, done by his friend, Christian Sampson. It gives a visual explanation of Ezra’s Eagle. It’s beautifully done!

The video below is the most recent presentation I can find from Farrell and Rhonda Pickering, of propheticappointments.com, about Ezra’s Eagle.

Then this video below is a new one to me with a different interpretation.

All of these videos came out before the election. Most seem to be saying that Trump would not win. But we have seen Trump win, at least supposedly. So…what does that mean? I don’t know. It could be that the interpretations are wrong. It could be that Trump won’t take office, even though he won. I just don’t know. It could be that since the this prophecy is apocryphal, it isn’t true. Or that it’s all the “interpolations of men.” See the scripture copied and pasted below from Doctrine and Covenants 91. The video above seems to make the most sense by stating that Trump will stay in the picture. Surprisingly, the presenter puts RFK Jr. in the scenario. (In the video he says “JFK Jr.” but JFK Jr. is dead and the presenter has “RFK Jr.” in the graphics so I think he means to say “RFK Jr.”) In this same video, the guy does point out that sometimes prophecy doesn’t come true because the people involved repent, like Jonah did. Maybe that’s what is going on? I hope so!

As soon as a video about the Ezra’s Eagle prophecy, done after the election comes out, I’ll post it here. I’d love to hear your views so please comment below.

It’s so comforting to know that ultimately Christ will prevail, whatever happens between now and then. Despite all of the trials that will come, as President Nelson has said:

“…my dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior’s power that the world has ever seen. Between now and the time He returns ‘with power and great glory,’ (Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:36) He will bestow countless privileges, blessings, and miracles upon the faithful.” (See his General Conference talk here.)

Last but not least, as my friend Heather pointed out, it’s important to remember that this prophecy is based on words that are part of the apocryphal text. Here’s what the Lord Jesus Christ said about the apocrypha in a revelation to Joseph Smith, which is Section 91 of the Doctrine and Covenants:

1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you concerning the Apocrypha—There are many things contained therein that are true, and it is mostly translated correctly;

2 There are many things contained therein that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men.

3 Verily, I say unto you, that it is not needful that the Apocrypha should be translated.

4 Therefore, whoso readeth it, let him understand, for the Spirit manifesteth truth;

5 And whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit therefrom;

6 And whoso receiveth not by the Spirit, cannot be benefited. Therefore it is not needful that it should be translated. Amen.

Here are Rhonda and Farrell Pickering with their thoughts post-election.