This chapter begins with a continuation of the interlude between the end of events released with the sounding of the 6th Trumpet, and the beginning of events released with the sounding of the 7th Trumpet. Verses 1-14 appear to describe some events that will take place in and around the city of Jerusalem. It was in this city on the Day of Pentecost, immediately after the resurrection, that the Holy Spirit came upon the church to empower them to be witnesses and to prophesy.