His death stroke was cured. He is a startling imitation of the risen Christ. His fame is greatly enhanced by his success in killing the two witnesses. All this is undone in an instant, when the spirit of God vivifies their corpses, and they stand up in view of all. The effect is immeasurably heightened by the voice out of heaven, followed by their ascension.
Great consternation seizes their enemies.
It may be that they receive some hint of the awfulness of their position. The very earth seems to shudder at the moral abyss which yawns before the enemies of Yahweh. The earthquake takes a toll of seven thousand. At last God's marvels begin to affect their hard hearts. The rest become frightened and give glory to the God of heaven.