Scholars’ estimates of the weight of a talent vary from 58 to 100 pounds!Īnswer: Other momentous events that take place as the 1,000 years begin are: the most devastating earthquake and hailstorm in history strike the earth Jesus returns in the clouds for His people and all the saints are caught up into the air to meet Jesus. And great hail from heaven fell upon men, each hailstone about the weight of a talent” (Revelation 16:18, 21). “There was a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17). “The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout. “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him” (Revelation 1:7). What other momentous events take place when the 1,000 years begin?
