Rev 20:8 | TNotes | STEP | 20:8 Jewish traditions vary regarding the locations of Gog and Magog . They are symbolically to the north (see Jer 1:14-15 ), the direction from which the enemies traditionally approached Megiddo and Jerusalem. The names represent nations and rulers from every corner of the earth that oppose God’s people (see Ezek 38–39 ). • He will gather them together for battle: Repeating the earlier scenes in which God’s enemies assemble for battle (Rev 16:16 ; 19:19 ), Satan here makes a last-ditch attempt to confront God and his forces.

bJer 1:14-15►

cEzek 38–39►

dRev 16:16►

‏ Revelation of John 20:8

20:8 ^a Jewish traditions vary regarding the locations of Gog and Magog. They are symbolically to the north (see Jer 1:14-15 ^b), the direction from which the enemies traditionally approached Megiddo and Jerusalem. The names represent nations and rulers from every corner of the earth that oppose God’s people (see Ezek 38–39 ^c).

• He will gather them together for battle: Repeating the earlier scenes in which God’s enemies assemble for battle (Rev 16:16 ^d; 19:19 ^e), Satan here makes a last-ditch attempt to confront God and his forces.