Who was Gog in the Bible?

The name of a person and an enigmatic figure

a. A Reubenite

1 Chronicles 5:4 mentions Gog as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

b. A figure mentioned in Ezekiel and Revelation

Gog is a mysterious figure mentioned in the Bible, primarily in the Old Testament book of Ezekiel and the book of Revelation. From a biblical perspective, Gog is often understood as a symbolic representation of a future enemy of God’s people.

In Ezekiel 38:2, Gog is described as the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Meshech and Tubal were ancient regions, likely located in what is now modern-day Turkey. Gog is depicted as leading a coalition of nations against God’s people in a future battle. This prophecy in Ezekiel is seen by many scholars as referring to a future event that will take place before the second coming of Christ.

In Revelation 20:8, Gog is mentioned again in a different context. This passage speaks of Gog and Magog gathering for battle, but this time they are described as coming from the four corners of the earth. This is believed to be another reference to a future conflict involving forces opposed to God.

The identity of Gog is a topic of much debate among scholars and theologians. Some view Gog as a specific historical figure, while others see Gog as a symbolic representation of the enemies of God throughout history.