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Flames engulfing the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, ending a standoff with federal agents, April 19, 1993.
At the time of his death, David Koresh was hastily preparing his interpretation of the seven seals for publication.1
Koresh, the leader of the Branch Davidian group, interpreted the Bible by identifying himself with the Lamb mentioned in Revelation 5. He believed the role of the Lamb was to loose the seven seals and interpret the scroll mentioned in Revelation 5:2, thereby revealing the endtime message of Christ.1