I've had several people ask me about this question of whether this current war is the beginning of Isaiah 17 . For two reasons I'm sure it's not. Read my updated article here for details (new paragraphs at end).
 
http://www.escapeallthesethings.com/damascus-israel-isaiah-nuke.htm
 
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Rapture timing unlocked by two overlooked statements of Jesus
www.EscapeAllTheseThings.com/planet-x-nibiru-wormwood.htm