The following was gleaned from Chuck Missler’s site Regarding the war of Gog and Magog
:: Among the Allies …
“….. Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords: Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet: Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.” Ezekiel 38:3-6
Persia = Iran
The main ally listed is Persia. The identification of “Persia” includes the descendents of Elam, the 1st son of Shem and is modern Iran. The name “Persia” is first encountered as Parsua in Assyrian texts of the 9th century B.C. The official name of the country became Iran in 1935, as a cognate of Aryan.
Cush = Ethiopia
This refers to the land south of Egypt, usually translated Ethiopia. Originally Cush referred to a piece of territory lying between the 2nd and 3rd cataracts of the Nile. Later it became a broader area known as Nubia. In broad, connotative usage, it is generally viewed as embracing “Black Africa”.
Phut (or Put) = Libya
The 3rd son of Ham. Josephus identifies him as the founder of Libya whose inhabitants were originally known as “the Putties.” In a connotative sense, it is associated with “North Africa” populated by the Berbers and tribes distinct from Cush, and thus, reaches from Libya to Mauratania and the Mahgreb: Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco.
Gomer = the Cimmerians / Germany
In the Babylonian Talmud, the Biblical Gomer, the father of Ashkenaz, is rendered Germania or Germany. Gomer is also associated with the people referred to in non biblical sources as the Cimmerians. (Akkadian: Gimmiraia, Greek: Kimmerioi) who eventually established themselves in the Rhine and Danube valleys. Riphath, another son of Gomer, is identified by Josephus as associated with the Paplagonians.
Togarmah = Turkic Tribes / Armenia
Another son of Gomer. The Assyrians called them Til-Garimmu, a name derived from the Hittite city of Tegarama and carried into classical times as Gauraema. (modern Gurun), 70 miles west of Malayta. The city was destroyed by Sennacherib in 695 B.C. Josephus refers to them as Phrygians. The Armenians still refer to themselves as “The House of Togarmah” even to this day, although they are only one of the Turkic people descending from these ancient tribes. The tribal associations also appear to include Turkey and Turkestan.Meshech & Tubal = ancient Anatolia / Turkey
Meshech: The 6th son of Japath; identified with the ancient Mushki of the Assyrians and the Muschoi of the classical Greek writers. The Assyrian inscriptions describe them as inhabiting Phrygia in Northern Anatolia (modern Turkey). Herodotus identifies the Mushki with the mountains southeast of the Black Sea or the Northeast part of Turkey. Josephus also identifies the descendants of Meshech as dwelling in Eastern Turkey. Many also link the names with Mushkovi, the old name for Russia.
Tubal: The 5th son of Japath and brother of Meshech. 9th century B.C. Assyrian inscriptions refer to it as Tabal, West of Meshech in Eastern Anatolia. Geographical neighbors, they became allies against the Assyrians in 713 B.C. The classical Greek writers called them the Tibareni and the Moschi. Herodotus also places them both along the Southeast shores of the Black Sea. Some associate it with Tobolsk of Russia.
Ezekiel 38 & 39
“An Attempt to Invade Israel”
Led by Gog (Ezekiel 38:2)
Attacking a newly formed Nation of Israel. (Ezekiel 38:16)
Muslim Allies (Ezekiel 38:3-6)
Coming to take a spoil, to take a prey (Ezekiel 38:11-12)
Overflowing rain, great hailstones, fire, and brimstone…(Ezekiel 38:22)
Aftermath
Ezekiel 39 “Invaders Destroyed”
God intervenes …
He supernaturally comes to Israel’s rescue! (Ezekiel 39:3-7)
Clean-Up Time!
The entire chapter of Ezekiel 39 is describing the clean-up from this battle which has all the indications of being nuclear!
The weapons will be burned with fire for 7 years – (Ezekiel 39:9)
The House of Israel will be burying Gog …
There are many awesome books out there that can explain how end times fits into today’s world events, my advice to any brother or sister who wants to know how what is going on today is relevant to the biblical prophesies is READ YOUR BIBLE DAILY. If you are doing a study through any of the books that relate to end times, once you read the Lord’s word, you will easily pick out headlines that are fulfilling prophesy…For myself, I find things almost daily that are being fulfilled. Study His word, pray and be diligent in seeking wisdom from the Lord, His word states that he wants to bless you with wisdom…we just need to have the willing heart.
