Ezekiel 38:1-23 and 39:1-20.
The Timing:-
and then ‘In the latter days’ Ezek 38:16. Also we
have ‘This is the day I have spoken of.’ Ezek 39:8.
The term ‘the Mountains of Israel’ – is used 4 times.
Ezek 38:8; 39:2, 4, 17. Mountains – 2 times (38:20-21)
The Nations Named and Involved:-
Russia, Gomer, Togarmah, Persia, Libya, Ethiopia.
(Russia, Eastern Europe, Southern Russia/Turkey, modern day Iran, Libya, Ethiopia.
Others pulled in and involved may include Iraq*, Syria*, Lebanon – via Hezbollah forces, Jordan, Hamas, the PLO and now of course ISIS* fighters.
The Reason for the Invasion and War:-
1) To take a spoil, Israel’s riches. Ezekiel 38:11-12.
2) To challenge the authority of the Anti-Christ and
those who support Israel – Daniel 11:40-44.
The Results of the War!
1) The combined enemies of Israel totally destroyed by God – Ezekiel 38:21-23. Ezekiel 39:2.
a) An earthquake in Israel – Ezek 38:19-20.
b) A mutiny and confusion amongst the troops
Ezekiel 38:21. (cf. Gideon)
c) A plague (pestilence) will touch them.
Flooding rain – on vehicles and men. Job 38:22-23
Great hailstones that kill or injure.
Fire and brimstone – Ezek 38:22.
d) A feast of flesh, fat and blood for the birds and beasts on the Mountains of Israel. Ezekiel 39:17-20.
The Revenge of the Lord!
a) Fire on Magog and those who live in security in the coastlands, so they know He is the Lord. Ezekiel 39:6. (cf. 38:2)
b) Weapons burned for 7 years – Ezekiel 39:9-10.
c) Bodies buried (not cremated) for 7 months and
a burial place for Gog in Israel – Ezekiel 39:11-16.
The Renewal of Israel and return of the captives.
a) The holiness and fear of Israel before the Lord.
Ezekiel 39:7, 21-29.