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John Gill
INTRODUCTION TO Ezekiel 39 This chapter is a continuation of the prophecy of the destruction of Gog, which is both repeated, and more largely described, Ezekiel 39:1, then follows an account of the burning of his weapons of war, which will last seven years in burning, during which time there will be no need of the use of wood, Ezekiel 39:9, and of the burial of him, and many of his army; the...
John Gill
Then shall they know that I am the Lord their God,.... [See comments on Ezekiel 39:22]; which caused them to be led into captivity among the Heathen; for their sins and transgressions: and so the Targum adds, "because they sinned before me:'' but I have gathered them into their own land; being now penitent for their sins, and believing in the Messiah: and so the Targum, "and now, because they are...
Matthew Henry
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. An express prediction of the utter destruction of Gog and Magog, agreeing with what we had before, ver. 1-7. II. An illustration of the vastness of...