In the fourth vision, the interpreter angel shows him a courtroom: the high priest Joshua represents the nation of Israel, who is the defendant; the Angel of the Lord is the defense Lawyer; Satan, to the right of the defendant, is the accuser of his sins (represented by filthy garments); and the Lord is the Righteous Judge. The unclean garments of the priest represented the rebellion of Israel.

After listening to the defense Lawyer intercede on this behalf and considering the promises made to Abraham, the Righteous Judge decided to forgive Israel and rebuke Satan.