In a compelling interview with Gabe Poirot, best-selling author and prophetic voice Jonathan Cahn warns that America stands at a critical juncture—mirroring the biblical pattern of ancient Israel before its judgment.
Drawing from his best-selling works, Cahn outlines eerie parallels between the fall of Israel and the current condition of the United States.
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“We are in a window of time,” Cahn says, referencing the biblical precedent where nations were given a set period—be it 40 days, 10 years or 40 years—to return to God or face judgment. He believes the events surrounding 9/11 marked the beginning of this window for America. “Instead of coming back to God, we said, ‘We will rebuild stronger’—without Him,” Cahn explains, pointing to Isaiah 9:10, which records Israel’s defiant response to their first warning strike.
Shockingly, that same verse appears in the One-Year Bible on September 11, long before the tragic attacks of 2001.
According to Cahn, the nine harbingers, or prophetic signs that appeared in Israel before its fall, also have manifested on American soil. From symbolic trees and defiant speeches by U.S. leaders, to objects and ceremonies reenacting ancient Israel’s warnings, he asserts these signs have appeared exactly as they did in Scripture. “No one could orchestrate this,” he says. “Yet it’s all happening.”
One example he shares is the sycamore tree at Ground Zero, mirroring the biblical tree struck down in Israel’s judgment. In its place, a biblical erez tree (related to cedar) was planted during a public ceremony, just as ancient Israel declared. That tree, which was meant to symbolize America’s resilience, later withered and died—on Passover.
Cahn also connects America’s moral decline with the return of ancient demonic influences. He identifies the spiritual forces once worshiped in Israel—Molech, Baal and Ishtar—now reemerging in modern form. From child sacrifice through abortion, the removal of God from public life, to the rise of gender confusion and drag culture, Cahn argues the same spirits are reclaiming ground in post-Christian America. “When a nation turns away from God, the house does not stay empty,” he warns.
Still, Cahn emphasizes that God’s heart is not one of destruction but mercy. “This is the time. The only thing that can save America is revival,” he declares. “We must not only pray for revival but live in revival.” He encourages believers to remove what doesn’t belong in their lives and pursue God wholeheartedly.
Cahn concludes with a reminder that America was originally dedicated to God on its very first day as a nation—on the same ground as Ground Zero in New York City. “God is calling us back to where we began,” he says. “Not to destroy us, but to save us.”
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As the window narrows, Cahn pleads with believers: “Choose revival. The hour is late, but it’s not over.”
America stands at a prophetic crossroads—one that demands urgency, repentance and resolve. The signs have been given, the warnings unmistakable. This is not a time for complacency but for turning back to God with full devotion. The window of mercy remains open, but it will not stay open forever. What happens next will depend on how we respond.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
