THE BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE

SIGN OF KESHET (SAGITTARIUS), “The Archer”

Joshua’s conquest of Canaan and the children of

Israel taking possession of the Promise Land.

“Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the

oaths of the tribes, even thy word.” (Hab. 3:9)

Keshet is represented by the 7th letter of

the Hebrew alphabet and has a value of 7.

Zayin

Modern

Hebrew

7

Paleo

Hebrew

Zayin is the seventh letter of the Hebrew Aleph-Bet, with a numerical value of 7, symbolizing rest. It also represents "a sharp weapon, a sword," signifying warfare and division.

Likewise, the story depicted in the sign of Keshet (Sagittarius) is one of conquest, warfare, division, and rest. Joshua led the armies of Israel into battle, conquered the land of Canaan, and gave the children of Israel rest.

The following passage marks the beginning of the next major turning point in the history and redemption of the children of Israel:

"And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword (zayin) drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come...." (Jos. 5:13,14)

Zayin has a value of 7. YHVH instructed Joshua "seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets." (Jos. 6:4)

Sagittarius follows Scorpio and represents the next key event in Israel’s history—Joshua’s conquest of Canaan and its division among the tribes as their inheritance.

After 40 years of wandering among scorpions and serpents due to unbelief and rebellion, a whole generation passed away. Even Moses, because of his sin at Meribah (Num. 20:8-12), could not enter the land.

“And the Lord heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying, Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers. Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the Lord. Also the Lord was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither. But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.” (Dt. 1:34-38) KJV

YHVH then spoke unto Joshua, the son of Nun saying:

“As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.” (Jos. 1:5-7)

HEBREW NAME FOR SAGITTARIUS

The Hebrew name for Sagittarius is Keshet, meaning “bending: a bow, (for hunting, battle, shooting), rainbow” H7198. The bow is symbolic of both physical and spiritual warfare, and represents the word of Elohiym.

“Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word...” (Hab. 3:9)

The first mention of a bow in scripture relates to the bow YHVH set in the cloud as a token and promise to mankind and every living creature that he would never again bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh. He had given his word. (See Gen.9:8-17)

Likewise, the bow in Sagittarius relates to a promise YHVH made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in giving them the land of Canaan as an inheritance.

JOSHUA’S “BOW”

In Deuteronomy 33, Moses gives his farewell address to the children of Israel before passing the torch on to his successor Joshua, who will lead the armies of Israel into the Promise Land. Joshua’s ancestral father was Joseph. The blessing of Jacob over his son Joseph was:

“His bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob...” (Gen. 49:24)

YESHUA AS THE ARCHER

Both Joshua and Yahushua (Jesus) share the same Hebrew name: yeh-ho-shoo'-ah” which means, “Jehovah is salvation.” As Joshua led the children of Israel into the earthly Canaan, so Yahushua (the second Joshua) will lead his people into the heavenly Canaan at his second coming. (John 14:1-3) He shall send forth his angels to gather together his elect from the four corners of the earth. The principle is “first the natural then after that which is spiritual.” (1 Cor. 15:46).

Further solidifying from Scripture that the rider on the horse with the bow signifies Yahushua, notice the crown at the feet of the Archer. Though the Greeks have Sagittarius as a Centaur, the Hebrew has it simply as “The Archer.” The Telescope (or Telescopium) is a modern invention added in the 18th century).

Thus we have a rider on a horse with a bow and a crown, just as we have in the book of Revelation:

“And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.” (Rev. 6:2)

This same white horse and rider appear in Revelation 19, clearly representing Yahushua.

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” (Rev. 19:11-15)

Here, the rider on the horse is identified as “the Word of God.” As we saw earlier the bow signifies “thy Word.” (Hab. 3:9.

Just as Yahushua, called "The Word of God," will return on a white horse, crowned and armed for battle, to lead His people into the heavenly Canaan, it is likely that Joshua, His foreshadowing, also led Israel into the earthly Canaan in similar fashion—riding a white horse, armed with a bow, and crowned as the leader of Israel’s armies.

Another striking parallel between the two Joshua’s and the two Canaan’s is the inhabitants of the land that were driven out.

Concerning the earthly Canaan we read:

“And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out in his sight with his mighty power out of Egypt; To drive out nations from before thee greater and mightier than thou art, to bring thee in, to give thee their land for an inheritance, as it is this day.” (Dt. 4:37-38)

In like manner, Lucifer and his host of confederate angels were driven out from the heavenly Canaan whose land will be given over to the faithful of all ages as a promised inheritance. Is it any wonder then at the animosity displayed by Satan and his host of evil angels towards those who will take their place?

THE ARCHER AIMING HIS ARROW AT THE SCORPION

Now let’s turn our attention to the spiritual significance of the Archer aiming his arrow at the Scorpion.

The Hebrew word for arrow is “chets”, and it means: “a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound.” H2671

As the bow is symbolic of the Word of Elohiym, so also is the piercing arrow:

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12)

The arrow of Sagittarius is aimed directly at the Scorpion, a symbol of rebelliousness. (See Ez. 2:6)

The seven nations that Joshua conquered in Canaan were rebels against YHVH, and for this reason, they were dispossessed of their land, which was then given to the children of Israel.

Similarly, Lucifer, the chief rebel, led a revolt with a third of the angels, seeking to overthrow the Creator and seize His throne. As a result, they were cast out of their home in the heavenly Canaan. Taking their place will be the redeemed—the saved among the children of Israel. History repeats itself!

PROMISES

As the Great Archer, Yahushua used His bow—the Word of Elohiym—to defeat the Devil (the Scorpion) both in heaven and in the wilderness. Likewise, we are called to do the same, for we have been given this promise:

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Lk. 10:19)

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