They Shall Dwell In Security

Derek Warr

AS WE DRAW near to the last days of the kingdoms of men, it is good for us to search the Scriptures eagerly and prayerfully to endeavour to discover more of God’s wonderful plan with the earth.

For the past 130 years the identity of Gog of the land of Magog has been seen to be the ruler of the Russian hordes, and his downfall by the intervention of Christ has been clearly expected. A problem regarding the understanding of Ezekiel 38:11 regarding the timing of the overthrow of Gog has frequently been expressed: “How can the nation of Israel be dwelling securely without bars and gates while they are under constant threat and harassment by the 80 million Arabs?”

Israeli separation barrier

Israel is not currently dwelling "without bars and gates", as these photos show.
Israeli barrier at Abu Dis, June 2004 CC

Israeli separation barrier

A section of the Israeli West Bank barrier CC

A solution to this problem may be seen if we compare Scripture with Scripture and check the other places where Israel is described as "dwelling securely".

Photograph of the World by NASA

The LORD will be king over all the earth.

map of Edom

It is prophesied that Israel will be treated with contempt by their neighbours.
Map of Israel and Surrounding Countries CC