The Battle of Gog and Magog
The Identification of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel
J.B. Hixon & Mark Fontecchio
The identification of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel requires us to examine two passages in Genesis 10: Japheth was the son of Noah (Gen. 10:1), and Magog was the son of Japheth. This genealogy gives us insight into the origin of the person Magog.
The Ezekiel 38/Psalm 83 Prophecies: Russia, Iran and Muslim Nations in Biblical Prophecy
John G. Weldon, PhD
Dr. Weldon presents a thorough examination of the Prophecies in Ezekiel 38 and Psalm 83. Very informative!
The Battle of Gog and Magog
Mark Hitchcock, PhD
The primary purpose of this paper is to examine current events or signs of the times that point toward this future battle. In order to achieve this purpose, the text of Ezekiel 38–39 must first be briefly considered … and then move to how events in our world seem to be setting the stage for those events.
Who are Gog and Magog in Ezekiel?
Eckhard J. Schnabel, PhD
Revelation 20:8 describes “Gog and Magog” as “the nations in the four corners of the earth,” the forces of evil that attack the people and the city of God. It is an attack that ends in total defeat as “fire came down from heaven and devoured them.” The expression “Gog and Magog” comes from Ezekiel 38–39
The War of Gog and Magog
Isidore Singer
An important part in the eschatological drama is assigned to Israel’s combat with the combined forces of the heathen nations under the leadership of Gog and Magog. Assembled for a fierce attack upon Israel in the mountains near Jerusalem, they will suffer a terrible and crushing defeat.
Foe from the North
Michael S. Heiser, PhD
Heisler suggests that the supernatural worldview of ancient Israel and Judaism must inform our own thinking. The cosmic enemy from the supernatural north, where the council of evil plotted against Yahweh’s council, was a fixed part of the worldview of the biblical writers. Interesting.
Rethinking Ezekiel's Invasion by Gog
J. Paul Tanner
Buried in the depths of the OT is an apocalyptic account of a fierce battle involving an assault upon Israel by the nations of the world headed by Gog of the land of Magog. The details are recorded in Ezekiel 38–39. Professor Tanner thinks this occurs at the end of the Millennium.
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