This chapter continues and concludes the prophecy against Gog and Magog, in whose destruction God crowns his favour to his people Israel, which shines very brightly after the scattering of that black cloud in the close of this chapter. Here is, I.

This prophecy begins as that before (Ezek. 38:3–4, I am against thee, and I will turn thee back); for there is need of line upon line, both for the conviction of Israel’s enemies and the comfort of Israel’s friends.

Though this prophecy was to have its accomplishment in the latter days, yet it is here spoken of as if it were already accomplished, because it is certain : ” Behold it has come, and it is done; it is as sure to be done when the time shall come as if it were done already; this is the day whereof I…

This is the conclusion of the whole matter going before, and has reference not only to the predictions concerning Gog and Magog, but to all the prophecies of this book concerning the captivity of the house of Israel, and then concerning their restoration and return out of their captivity. I.