But after “three and a half days,” these two witnesses would be brought back to life, much to the amazement of all onlookers.​—Rev. 11:7, 11.

However, true to the words of the prophecy, at the end of the three and a half days, the two witnesses were brought back to life. Not only were these anointed ones released from prison but those who remained faithful received a special appointment from God through their Lord, Jesus Christ. In 1919 they were among those who were appointed to serve as a “faithful and discreet slave” to care for the spiritual needs of God’s people during the last days.​—Matt. 24:45-47; Rev. 11:11, 12.