Biblical end times prophecies tell us that the nations around Israel will come against Israel in a war that only God’s intervention saves them.
“The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, turn your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him and say: This is what the Lord God says: Look, I am against you, Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army, including horses and riders, who are all splendidly dressed, a huge company armed with shields and bucklers, all of them brandishing swords. Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shields and helmets; Gomer with all its troops; and Beth-togarmah from the remotest parts of the north along with all its troops — many peoples are with you… On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not know this and come from your place in the remotest parts of the north — you and many peoples with you, who are all riding horses — a mighty horde, a huge army? You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the last days, Gog, that I will bring you against My land so that the nations may know Me, when I show Myself holy through you in their sight… Now on that day, the day when Gog comes against the land of Israel” — this is the declaration of the Lord God — “My wrath will flare up. I swear in My zeal and fiery rage: On that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel… The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains” — the declaration of the Lord God — “and every man’s sword will be against his brother. I will execute judgment on him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrential rain, hailstones, fire, and brimstone on him, as well as his troops and the many peoples who are with him. I will display My greatness and holiness, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am Yahweh… Then the nations will know that I am Yahweh, the Holy One in Israel. Yes, it is coming, and it will happen.” This is the declaration of the Lord God. “This is the day I have spoken about.” Ezekiel 38:1-6, 14-16, 18-19, 20-23
Context: Gog and Magog lead a coalition including Persia (modern Iran), Ethiopia, Libya, Gomer, and Togarmah (often linked to regions in modern Turkey or Central Asia). These nations come against Israel in a future battle.
Divine Intervention: Ezekiel 38:18–23 and 39:1–6 describe God’s wrath against these nations, with supernatural events (earthquakes, pestilence, fire) destroying the invaders, ensuring Israel’s deliverance.

