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Another jonestown, where 900 members of a religious cult died in a suicide pact in 1978 with cyanide-laced kool-aid. a serious concern when koresh quotes the book of revelations with its prophecy of violence in the final days. >> so here we are in the day of the lord. all the prophets talk about the great and dreadful day of the lord. when god will make inquisition for blood. >> that's not today, david. >> oh, it is. >> trying to find common ground, the agent talks about huge stockpiles of meals ready to eat, mres. >> what's your favorite one? i ate one of those yesterday. >> beef stew. >> bee...

>> i don't know. a man's screaming! >> what? >> a man is screaming! >> wayne? >> i'm under fire! >> reporter: in the middle of the gun battle, david koresh also calls 911. >> yeah, this is lynch. >> hey, lynch? >> yeah. >> that's kind of a funny name there. listen -- >> now, who am i speaking with. >> this is david koresh. >> okay, david. >> the notorious. >> reporter: koresh, calm, wants to talk scripture. >> now there's some things in that bible that have been held as mysteries. >> yes, sir. >> about christ. >> yes, sir. >> now, when it says in revelation 22, behold i come quickly, my reward...

Hold on for just a minute here. let me catch up with you a little bit. 26:9. >> reporter: there seems to be a rapport and koresh praises his favorite negotiators for their friendly tone. >> now, the reason why we've talked to henry is because henry, like yourself, you know, knows how to -- he knows how to be a waitress. and that's what you people are, you're professional waitresses. and, you know, professional waitresses -- >> that's a good analogy. >> -- that are really good get tipped good. >> reporter: the tip is the release of children. 21 kids in the first six days. >> when these beautifu...

Cyrus, i went in a tank. >> were you kinda nervous? >> no. it was bumpy. that was the only thing. come on out when you can. if you can. >> i think i can. >> well, there was plenty of doubt, but i was pleased with the progress of our strategy. i mean, of the first several days we had a dozen or so children come out. any way you look at that, that's a positive indicator. >> reporter: but many davidians will not budge, including clive doyle. did you ever consider leaving? >> why should i? i haven't committed a crime and this is where i live. why do i need to come out? >> hey, david? >> sir? >> ar...

Koresh, one of the atf college students is right there. >> david and them told him, we know who you are and what's fixing to happen. may god bless you, in effect. >> reporter: the atf agent races to the undercover house across the street, warning commanders, the element of surprise was lost. >> he told them, please don't do this. he told them, they know we're coming. call it off. begged them to call it off. >> reporter: but instead of calling it off, the atf commanders load up and rush in. >> you come point guns in the direction of my wives and my kids, damn it, i'll meet you at the door any t...