This chapter sounds as if the world is standing before the throne of God, like Revelation 20:11-15. But that great white throne judgment is for individuals. But here it is broader and more like whole areas being judged by the Lord.
V.1-2 This poor world tries to find its joy and pleasure apart from God. Today we are reading of the awful end of this poor unhappy world as it is known today.
V.13-15 In Israel at the end of the seven years, there is going to be a small number of Jewish people who truly believe in the Lord. They are often called “the remnant.” They shall form the future nation of Israel.
V.16-18 The unbelieving ones in Israel. Zechariah 13:8 tells us ⅔ of the Jews shall be unbelievers and perish.
V.19-23 The days of the great tribulation, when this world is going to stagger like a drunken man! Count the number of times the word “earth” is used in this chapter.