These chapters are a flashback to the events happening in chapters 9-11 but
are given in more detail. It presents the account of the war in heaven
between the dragon and Michael and its consequences.
The following symbols are used:
The woman:
The child:
The dragon:
Michael:
The offspring of the woman:
The beast from the sea:
Chapter 13 presents a clear picture of the world during the second half of
the tribulation ruled by the Antichrist.