Ezekiel 38

7–13 The Lord addresses Gog and tells him to get ready to invade Israel (verse 7). The people of Israel have been living in peace and safety (verse 8). They are unsuspecting; because they trust God to protect them, they live without walls and without gates and bars (verse 11). Therefore, Gog will be all the more tempted to attack them and seize much plunder (verses 12–13).

14–23 The Lord says that Gog and the other nations with him will come from the far north and advance against Israel like a cloud (verses 15–16). The Lord had spoken about this invasion in former days through His prophets⁸⁵ (verse 17). As Gog attacks Israel, a great earthquake will occur (verse 19). God will summon a sword (of judgment) against Gog; in panic Gog’s soldiers will begin to fight each other (verse 21). God will use other “weapons” also, as He executes judgment upon Gog and his allies (verse 22). Then they will see God’s greatness and His holiness (verse 23).