1 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,

3 And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:

4 And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords:

5 Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet:

6 Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.

7 Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.

8 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, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.

9 Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee.

10 Thus saith the Lord God; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:

11 And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,

12 To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell in the midst of the land.

13 Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to take a spoil? hast thou gathered thy company to take a prey? to carry away silver and gold, to take away cattle and goods, to take a great spoil?

14 Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord God; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not know it?

15 And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army:

16 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes.

17 Thus saith the Lord God; Art thou he of whom I have spoken in old time by my servants the prophets of Israel, which prophesied in those days many years that I would bring thee against them?

18 And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord God, that my fury shall come up in my face.

19 For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel;

20 So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

21 And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord God: every man's sword shall be against his brother.

22 And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.

23 Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Commentary

Verse 1

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Saying - God now forewarns the Jews, what enemies and troubles would interpose, before he would fully deliver them.
McArther Bible Commentary
These chapters tell of a coming northern confederacy of nations who will invade the Promised Land.
Bible Cross References
Ezekiel 37:28 Ezekiel 38:2

Verse 2

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Gog - This cannot be one single person, or prince, though perhaps it points out some one, by whom the troubles foretold were begun. Some believe the time is still to come, wherein this prophecy is to be fulfilled. And that it must intend those enemies of God's church who descended from the Scythians, and are now masters of Cappadocia, Iberia, Armenia, or are in confederacy with the Tartars, and those northern heathens. But others think, all the enemies of Israel in all quarters, both open and secret are here intended, and that the Antichristian forces and combination, are what the prophet foretells. Magog - Magog is, at least, part of Scythia, and comprehends Syria, in which was Hierapolis. taken by the Scythians, and called of them Scythopolis. It is that country, which now is in subjection to the Turks, and may be extended thro' Asia minor, the countries of Sarmatia, and many others, under more than one in succession of time. And in the last time under some one active and daring prince, all their power will be stirred up against Christians.
McArther Bible Commentary
against Gog. This name is found in 1Ch 5:4. The LXX used Gog to render names such as Agag (Num 24:7) and Og (Deu 3:1), possibly showing that though it was a proper name, it came to be used as a general title for an enemy of God's people. Gog most likely carries the idea of "high" or "supreme one," based on the comparison in Num 24:7. It refers to a person, described as a prince from the land of Magog, who is the final Antichrist. See note on Rev 20:8, where Gog and Magog are referred to again. These titles are used there symbolically of the final world uprising against Jerusalem, its people, and Messiah King. This attack comes not just from the north, but from the four corners of the world, as a world of sinners at the end of the one-thousand-year kingdom come to fight the saints in the "beloved city" of Jerusalem. On that occasion, there is only one weapon used-divine fire. This is the climax to the last battle with Satan and his armies, whose eternal destiny is set. It is followed by the final judgment of all the ungodly before the Lord (Rev 20:11-15) and the creation of the eternal, sinless state (Rev 21:1). See notes on chapter 39. Magog. Some see this people as derived from Japheth (Gen 10:2), later called the Scythians. Others propose a people in southeast Anatolia, later known as Asiatic people such as the Mongols and Huns. Others see Magog as an overall term for barbarians, north of Palestine, around the Caspian and Black Seas. the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. This should be translated "chief prince of Meshech and Tubal" because: (1) Rosh (more than six hundred times) in the Hebrew OT is an adjective, "chief," often in reference to the "chief priest" (2Ki 25:18); (2) most ancient versions took it to mean "chief " or "head"; and (3) in all places other than chapters 38 and 39 where both Meshech and Tubal are mentioned, Rosh is not listed as a third people (Eze 27:13; Eze 32:26; Gen 10:2; 1Ch 1:5). This is also descriptive of the Antichrist, who rises to world dominance in the coming time of tribulation (cf. Dan 9:24-27; Dan 11:36-45; Rev 13:1-17; Rev 19:20). Meshech, and Tubal. Two peoples were recognized on ancient Assyrian monuments: one called Mushki (Mushku) and the other Tubali (Tabal). Both were in Asia Minor, the area of Magog, modern-day Turkey. In summary, a chief prince, who is the enemy of God's people, will lead a coalition of nations against Jerusalem. The details of this enemy force and its destruction are given by Ezekiel in the rest of chapters 38 and 39.
Bible Cross References
Revelation 20:8 Genesis 10:2 Psalm 120:5 Ezekiel 27:13 Ezekiel 32:26 Ezekiel 38:1 Ezekiel 38:3 Ezekiel 38:14 Ezekiel 39:1 Ezekiel 39:6 Ezekiel 39:11

Verse 3

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
Bible Cross References
Psalm 120:5 Ezekiel 32:26 Ezekiel 38:2 Ezekiel 38:4

Verse 4

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Handling swords - That is, very ready, expert and strong in using the sword.
McArther Bible Commentary
I will … lead you out. Just as God used Assyria (Is. 8) and Babylon (Eze 21:19) as human invaders for His judgments, He aims to use this army. Here, He brings the invaders to Palestine so that He may visit judgment (Eze 38:8) on the invaders themselves (Eze 38:18-23; Eze 39:1-10). He, thus, uses the language of hooks in the jaws, as in judging Egypt (Eze 29:4). From the aggressors' perspective, they think that it is their plan only to seize the spoil which draws them to Palestine (Eze 38:11-12).
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 37:29 Isaiah 43:17 Ezekiel 29:4 Ezekiel 38:3 Ezekiel 38:15 Ezekiel 39:20 Daniel 11:40 Amos 4:2

Verse 5

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
McArther Bible Commentary
Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya. The invasion involves a coalition of powers from the east and south of Palestine. Persia is modern Iran, Libya is in north Africa, west of Egypt; and Ethiopia is south of Egypt.
Bible Cross References
Genesis 10:6 2 Chronicles 36:20 Ezra 1:1 Ezekiel 27:10 Ezekiel 30:4 Ezekiel 30:5 Daniel 8:20 Nahum 3:9

Verse 6

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Gomer - Inhabitants of Galatia. Togarmah - Paphlagonia, and Cappadocia. The north quarters - The more northern people, the numerous Tartars.
McArther Bible Commentary
Gomer. Today the area is Armenia, which also was known as Cappodocia, having a people called Gomer in Assyrian inscriptions. Togarmah. Today's eastern Turkey (see note on Eze 27:14).
Bible Cross References
Genesis 10:2 Genesis 10:3 Ezekiel 27:14 Ezekiel 32:30

Verse 7

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Be thou prepared - God and the church deride this mighty preparation.
McArther Bible Commentary
This is the great time of Israel's cleansing, salvation, and spiritual life (cf. Eze 39:22, Eze 39:27-28; Zech Eze. 12:10-13:9), getting them ready for Messiah's return and kingdom (Zech. 14).
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 8:9 Joel 3:9

Verse 8

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
After many days - In the latter days of the Messiah's kingdom among men. In the later years - These must be cotemporary with the many days already mentioned. Thou - Gog with all thy numbers. The land - The land of the Jews, a people recovered from captivity, into which the sword of their enemy had brought them. Always waste - It is already two thousand four hundred years since the ten tribes were carried away by Salmanezer. But it - The land of Canaan, that is, the people of it.
McArther Bible Commentary
In the latter years. In the context of Israel's restoration (Ezek. 34-39), the invaders will make their final bid for the land. those brought back from the sword. This refers to Israelites who have been returned to their land, after the sword had killed or scattered many of their people. The Hebrew word for brought back means "to return" or "restore" (Gen 40:13; Eze 41:13). gathered. This word also frequently refers to God's final regathering of Israel (Eze 37:21; Isa 11:12; Isa 43:5; Jer 32:37). It has begun historically and will continue until the latter days. In the final millennial kingdom, there will occur the full national and spiritual regathering, when all Israel is saved to enter their promised kingdom (cf. Zech. 12-14; Rom 11:25-27). dwell safely. This term occurs in several contexts devoted to the Israelites' blessed estate after God has brought them back to their land (Eze 28:26; Eze 34:25, Eze 34:28; Eze 39:26; Jer 32:37; Zec 14:11).
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 11:11 Isaiah 24:22 Ezekiel 28:26 Ezekiel 34:13 Ezekiel 34:27 Ezekiel 36:1 Ezekiel 36:24 Ezekiel 37:21 Ezekiel 38:11 Ezekiel 38:12 Ezekiel 38:14 Ezekiel 39:26 Ezekiel 39:27 Ezekiel 39:28

Verse 9

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
McArther Bible Commentary
You will ascend. The time of this invasion is best understood as the end of the future tribulation period of seven years. Israel will have been under a false peace in treaty with the Antichrist (Dan 9:27; Dan 11:22, Dan 11:24), before he turns on them in the "abomination of desolation" (Dan 9:27; Mat 24:15). The false peace will end in hostility lasting to the completion of the seven years (Zec 14:1-3). When this final war occurs (cf. Rev 16:12-16), Christ will ultimately conquer the beast, the false prophet, and all the ungodly forces (Rev 19:11-21) in order to establish His millennial kingdom (Rev 20:1-10).
Bible Cross References
Revelation 20:9 Isaiah 5:28 Isaiah 21:1 Isaiah 25:4 Isaiah 28:2 Jeremiah 4:13 Ezekiel 30:18 Ezekiel 38:16 Joel 2:2

Verse 10

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
McArther Bible Commentary
This describes the peace in Israel during the period of Antichrist's short-lived treaty with them (Dan 9:27) in the first half of Daniel's seventieth week. References to "unwalled villages" refer to that period of three and one-half years when Israel is secure under the protection of the world-ruling "prince that shall come," called Antichrist (cf. Dan 9:27). After Antichrist turns on Israel, there is an escalation of hostility until the end of the seven-year time when this great force comes to plunder Jerusalem and the Promised Land (Eze 38:12).
Bible Cross References
Psalm 36:4 Ezekiel 11:5 Micah 2:1

Verse 11

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Unwalled - Weak, and without any considerable defences.
Bible Cross References
Jeremiah 49:31 Ezekiel 30:9 Ezekiel 34:27 Ezekiel 38:8 Ezekiel 38:14 Zechariah 2:4

Verse 12

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
McArther Bible Commentary
to take plunder … booty. Antichrist takes over the world for his own power and possession. The wealth of his empire is described in Revelation 18.
Bible Cross References
Judges 9:37 Isaiah 10:6 Ezekiel 29:19 Ezekiel 38:8

Verse 13

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The army and malice of Gog.
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Sheba - This Sheba was southward, and contains all of that coast which assisted Gog. Dedan - By these are noted, the eastern nations that assisted. Tarshish - The inhabitants of the sea - coast westward, and Magog north. The young lions - Young men thirsty of blood, but more of spoil, resolve to join, if they may rob and spoil for themselves. Art thou come - This repeated enquiry seems to be an agreement to come to his assistance, on condition they might have, possess, and carry away what they seize.
McArther Bible Commentary
Dedan, Tarshish. See note on Jon 1:3.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 10:6 Isaiah 33:23 Jeremiah 15:13 Ezekiel 25:13 Ezekiel 27:12 Ezekiel 27:15 Ezekiel 27:20 Ezekiel 27:22 Ezekiel 27:23 Joel 3:8

Verse 14

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Know it - Thou wilt be informed of it.
Bible Cross References
Jeremiah 23:6 Ezekiel 38:2 Ezekiel 38:8 Ezekiel 38:11 Joel 3:1 Zephaniah 3:8 Zechariah 2:5 Zechariah 2:8

Verse 15

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The north parts - From Scythia, from the Euxine and Caspian seas, and countries thereabouts.
McArther Bible Commentary
riding on horses. These could be actual horses used in war, if tribulation judgments (seals, trumpets, vials) in Revelation 6-16 have dealt drastic blows to industries producing war vehicles and weaponry. Or, some see horses and weapons here (Eze 39:3, Eze 39:9) being used symbolically to represent that which would be easy to grasp in Ezekiel's day, but which would be fulfilled in the future time with different war forms actually suitable to the time.
Bible Cross References
Ezekiel 32:30 Ezekiel 38:4 Ezekiel 39:2 Joel 3:11

Verse 16

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
I will bring - I will permit thee to come. Sanctified - Confessed to be a great God over all, a gracious and faithful God to his people, and a dreadful enemy and avenger against the wicked. Before - ln the sight of all the heathen that are with Gog, and much more in the sight of God's own people.
McArther Bible Commentary
that the nations may know Me. The phrase, frequent in Ezekiel, is part of the theme "to glorify God and show His sovereign power" (cf. Introduction: Historical and Theological Themes). God is the victor who will be "hallowed" by fire (cf. Eze 38:19).
Bible Cross References
Revelation 20:9 Leviticus 10:3 Psalm 83:18 Isaiah 5:16 Isaiah 8:13 Isaiah 29:23 Ezekiel 28:22 Ezekiel 36:23 Ezekiel 38:9 Ezekiel 38:23 Ezekiel 39:7 Ezekiel 39:21 Ezekiel 39:27 Joel 3:11

Verse 17

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Spoken - All these enterprises I have spoken of, and will as well defeat as I did foretel them.
McArther Bible Commentary
Are you he? See notes on Eze 38:2. This refers to the general references to this time and the participants (cf. Joe 3:9-17; Amo 5:11-12; Zep 3:8). Even Daniel (Dan 2:41-44) referred to this time at least three decades prior to Ezekiel 38. The nature of the question presupposes that the previous generalities are now being particularized in the person of Gog.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 5:26 Isaiah 34:1 Isaiah 63:1 Isaiah 66:15 Isaiah 66:16 Joel 3:9

Verse 18

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
McArther Bible Commentary
My fury will show. God's patience will be exhausted with the repeated attempts to annihilate Israel since the "abomination" by Antichrist (Dan 9:27; Mat 24:15), and He will employ a great earthquake in Israel; panic will seize the invading soldiers (Eze 38:21), who will turn and use their weapons against one another (cf. 2Ch 20:22-23). He will further decimate the invading ranks by pestilence, a deluge of rain, large hailstones, plus fire and brimstone. The descriptions here are identical to that of the last half of the seven-year tribulation in Rev 6:12-17; Rev 11:19; Rev 16:17-21; Rev 19:11-21.
Bible Cross References
Psalm 18:8 Psalm 18:15

Verse 19

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
For - For my own people, and for mine own glory. Have I spoken - Against mine enemies Gog, and all his herd. A great shaking - A great disturbance and tumult, like an earthquake.
Bible Cross References
Hebrews 12:29 Deuteronomy 32:22 Psalm 18:7 Psalm 18:8 Psalm 79:5 Isaiah 42:15 Ezekiel 5:13 Ezekiel 36:5 Ezekiel 36:6 Ezekiel 39:6 Joel 3:16 Nahum 1:2 Haggai 2:6 Haggai 2:7

Verse 20

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
Bible Cross References
Revelation 6:14 Isaiah 42:15 Jeremiah 4:24 Jeremiah 4:25 Hosea 4:3 Nahum 1:4 Zechariah 14:4

Verse 21

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Sword - Israel. Throughout - From all parts of the land, which was full of mountains. Every man's sword - As it was in Jehoshaphat's time; and these swords may be meant by the sword God will call for through all, for they ranged all over his mountains.
Bible Cross References
Judges 7:22 1 Samuel 14:20 2 Chronicles 20:23 Isaiah 66:16 Jeremiah 25:29 Ezekiel 14:17 Haggai 2:22

Verse 22

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
Bible Cross References
Revelation 8:7 Revelation 14:10 Revelation 20:9 Exodus 9:23 Psalm 11:6 Psalm 18:12 Isaiah 28:17 Isaiah 34:3 Isaiah 66:16 Jeremiah 25:31 Ezekiel 5:17 Ezekiel 13:11 Ezekiel 28:23 Ezekiel 39:6 Joel 3:2

Verse 23

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
God's judgments.
The enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwell safely under the Divine protection, shalt not thou be made to know it by finding that endeavours to destroy them are made in vain? Promises of security are treasured up in the word of God, against the troubles and dangers the church may be brought into in the latter days. In the destruction of sinners, God makes it appear that he is a great and holy God. We should desire and pray daily. Father, glorify thine own name.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Magnify - Undeniably prove that I am the mighty, just, faithful, wise, holy, and merciful God. Sanctify - Declare I am holy, and true to my word.
Bible Cross References
Psalm 9:16 Ezekiel 20:42 Ezekiel 36:23 Ezekiel 37:6 Ezekiel 37:28 Ezekiel 38:16 Ezekiel 39:7 Ezekiel 39:21 Ezekiel 39:27