Eze. 39:1

1 Therefore, thou son [ben] of man ['adam], prophesy [naba'] against Gog [Gowg], and say ['amar], Thus saith ['amar] the Lord ['Adonay] GOD [Yahovih]; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog [Gowg], the chief [ro'sh] prince [nasiy'] of Meshech [Meshek] and Tubal [Tuwbal]: KJV-Interlinear

1 And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I am against you, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal; NASB

In chapter 38, we saw the plan of God, verses the plan of the empire to the north. The northern commander, Gog, conspired with the nations immediately west, south and east of Israel, today s Arab nations, in a plan to invade and destroy Israel.

The plan was for the Arab nations to attack first and hold Israel in its borders, and also prevent any counterattack from the European, or Far Eastern nations. Then the Northern king would attack into Israel and thus they would all enjoy the victory.

That was the jest of the plan as far as anyone knew. But, the Northern King had other ideas. He was going to betray and double cross the southern nations. He was going to overrun Israel, and invade far into Africa and Persia, today s Iran, and take everything for himself.

Likewise, God had given all of the participant s knowledge of His plan, verses their plan. That knowledge is what we are studying right now. These kings will know of the ancient prophecies, especially Gog, the king of the north, but they will all ignore Gods warning. Prophecy is meaningless to those who reject the Bible.

Gods warning? The attack that is going to be made against Israel, will be met with a greater counterattack from God, and all of the invading forces will be thoroughly destroyed. Not only their forces, but their countries of origin too, will be thoroughly destroyed.

Of course, this alliance of nations does not believe anything mentioned in the Bible. Just as many people of our current day, do not take the Bible very seriously. Some might believe its content, as far as they pertain to the laws of establishment, at least on the surface, but most do not subscribe to the fundamental spiritual principles taught in the Bible. Principles with regard to the spiritual life.

Now in chapter 39, we will see the thoroughness with which God will decimate the invading armies. Since the king of the north hatched the plan, he will receive the bulk of Gods wrath. The nations of the south did not initiate the plan, but they eagerly and willingly went along with it, and for that, they would pay their ultimate price in betrayal.

Chapter 39 addresses the northern power. Gog is the identity of the leader, and Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, all descendants of Japheth, identify regions to the north of Israel. Later on Magog will be mentioned, and that identifies regions to the far distant north.

All of these regions combined, identify what were formerly known as the Soviet block of nations, with a few more nations, such as Turkey, added into the mix. It stands to reason that after the Rapture, some of the eastern European nations will be weakened, and will fall into the realm of the King of the North.

The northern power intended to take the spoils of Israel. In fact, Israel will be given the spoils of all of the invading nations. There will be enough food and fuel, to last them into the Millennium for seven years.

The northern power intended to kill off all who opposed them. In fact, it is they who will be killed, and their casualty rate, will be one-hundred percent, killed in action.

The northern power anticipated having a great feast to celebrate their victory. In fact, it is the birds and the beasts of the field, who will have the feast. A feast, that will last for seven months.

Now is the time to post a prayer.