Gog and Magog
Ezekiel and Revelation foretell a final assault of Gog and Magog against God's people.
Ezekiel 38-39 describes Gog of the land of Magog leading a great northern coalition against Israel in the latter days. Revelation 20 names Gog and Magog again at the close of the millennium in a final, doomed assault.
The Prophecy
"After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel..."
"Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured."
"And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle...And fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them."
An invasion from the north
Ezekiel's coalition gathers from the uttermost north against a regathered Israel dwelling in unwalled villages — only to be destroyed on the mountains of Israel by God Himself.
A final post-millennial revolt
Revelation reuses the name Gog and Magog for the last revolt at the end of the thousand years — Satan loosed, the nations deceived, and instant judgment from heaven.
People in This Prophecy
Verse Commentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Gog and Magog?
A prophetic name for a northern coalition that wars against God's people in the last days — twice judged, once before and once after the millennium.
Who is Gog?
A prince of the land of Magog — leader of a northern coalition (Ezekiel 38) that invades restored Israel and is destroyed by God's direct intervention.
Are Ezekiel 38-39 and Revelation 20:8 the same battle?
Most expositors distinguish them — Ezekiel's invasion precedes or opens the tribulation; Revelation's Gog-Magog comes after the millennium.
Related Bible Prophecies
The Battle of Armageddon
The kings of the earth gathered against the Lord at His coming.
The Millennial Reign of Christ
Revelation 20 foretells a thousand-year reign of Christ with His saints.
The Day of the Lord
A great and dreadful day of divine judgment and salvation.
The Regathering of Israel
God will gather His scattered people from all nations.
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