Who was Gog in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Gog?

Gog is a name that appears in the prophetic literature of the Bible, particularly in the books of Ezekiel and Revelation. In Ezekiel, Gog is described as the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, lands associated with the regions of Asia Minor (Ezk.38.2, 3). Gog is portrayed as a powerful enemy who will lead a coalition of nations in an attack against Israel in the latter days (Ezk.38.14-16). However, God will intervene and defeat Gog and his armies, demonstrating His power and sovereignty (Ezk.38.18-23; 39:1-6). The prophecy also mentions that Gog's forces will be buried in a place called the Valley of Hamon-gog, and the land will be cleansed (Ezk.39.11-16). In the book of Revelation, Gog and Magog are mentioned together, representing the nations that will be deceived by Satan and gather for battle against God's people at the end of the millennial reign (Revelation 20:8). The names Gog and Magog are symbolic, representing the final enemies of God's kingdom who will be ultimately defeated. The prophecies concerning Gog emphasize God's sovereignty, the certainty of His judgment against His enemies, and the ultimate victory of His people.

Where does Gog appear in the Bible?

Gog is referenced in 8 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• Ezekiel 38:2
• Ezekiel 38:3
• Ezekiel 38:14
• Ezekiel 38:16
• Ezekiel 38:18
• Ezekiel 39:1
• Ezekiel 39:11
• Revelation 20:8

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Gog.