Isaiah 24:22

As prisoners. Satan and his legions of evil angels, “the high ones” of v. 21, and “the kings of the earth” are now “gathered together, as prisoners.” The former are confined to this earth, which, in its chaotic state (vs. 1,3, 19, 20), becomes their prison for 1,000 years (see on Rev. 20:1, 2, 7), and the latter are confined in the prison house of the grave (see on Rev. 20:5). The pit. Heb. bor, a “cistern” hollowed out of the ground for storing water. During the dry season, or when not in use as a “cistern,” such a “pit” provided a suitable place for detaining prisoners (see Gen. 37:20; Jer. 38:6-13; Zech. 9:11; etc.). The “pit” is also used as a synonym for “grave” (Ps. 30:3; Ps. 88:4, 5; Isa. 14:15; 38:18; etc.). After many days. That is, after the 1,000 years (see Rev. 20:2-7; GC 661). Upon the expiration of this period of time Satan is released from his prison for a short time and the wicked dead are raised, soon to make preparations for taking the New Jerusalem (see on Rev. 20:7-9).