That expression 'the day of the Lord' can only be referring to an end-time setting. You are shortly going to see a dramatic set of events which will rock the nations. Those who eat your bread shall lay a trap for you. No one is aware of it. Notice the nation being forced into a position politically.
Allies deceive and set up a war footing.
He is searched out and his treasured possessions are discovered. How much like we see in the news today concerning Iraq. But this nation is not alone. There is a confederacy. Be prepared for other nations to be drawn into this conflict against Britain and America's allied forces.