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Magog
Magog, a nation that will join forces with Gog to attack Israel in the future, as prophesied in Ezekiel and Revelation (Ezk.38.2; 39:6; Revelation 20:8). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Ezekiel 38:2.
Why it matters. A nation that will attack Israel in the future
- Primary passages
- Location
- 46.000, 47.000 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Magog
Magog is mentioned in the prophetic books of Ezekiel and Revelation as a nation that will play a significant role in the end times. In Ezekiel 38-39, Magog is described as a land ruled by Gog, a prince who will lead a coalition of nations to attack Israel. God will intervene and defeat Gog and Magog, demonstrating His power and sovereignty (Ezk.38.18-23; 39:1-7). In Revelation 20:8, Magog is mentioned alongside Gog as nations that will be deceived by Satan after the millennium and will gather for battle against God's people, only to be destroyed by fire from heaven. The exact identity and location of Magog are not specified in the Bible, but it is often associated with regions north of Israel.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 3 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.