ISB ~ Revelation 12 v5

male child:His coming forth symbolizes both the birth and rebirth (Resurrection) of Jesus as the Davidic Messiah.

• The rod of iron alludes to Ps 2:9, a coronation psalm that celebrates the enthronement and royal adoption (i.e., divine birth) of the Davidic kings of Israel. It is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who rose to an immortal life of kingship (Acts 13:33) when he ascended into glory (Heb 1:5-8).

caught up to God:Refers to the Ascension, which culminated with the heavenly enthronement of Christ next to the Father (3:21; Mk 16:19).