Chart Comparison of the
First War of Gog and Magog (aka Ezekiel’s War)
Armageddon, and
the Second War of Gog and Magog
Aspect | First War of Gog and Magog (aka Ezekiel’s War) | Armageddon | Second War of Gog and Magog |
Bible Reference | Ezekiel 38-39 (NIV) | Revelation 16:16 (NIV) | Revelation 20:7-8 (NIV) |
Participants | Gog and Magog and allies | The kings of the earth and their armies | Gog and Magog and nations from the four corners of the earth |
Outcome | God intervenes and defeats Gog and his armies | Jesus defeats the kings of the earth and their armies | God defeats Satan and his armies |
Time Period | Prophetic future | End times before the Millennial Kingdom | End of the Millennial Kingdom |
Key Themes | God’s protection and sovereignty over Israel | The final battle between good and evil | Ultimate defeat of Satan and the establishment of a new heaven and earth |