The armies that attack together...

by Michael G. Mickey
(6-21-08)

In Bible prophecy, particularly the book of Ezekiel (chapters 38-39), we're told that a confederacy of Middle Eastern nations, along with Russia, will attack the nation of Israel in a sneak attack in the prophetic future. The nations to be involved in that attack are as follows:

Magog - Most agree this is a reference to Russia.
Meshech - Most associate this with modern day Turkey, ancient Anatolia, but some say it refers to the Moscow area.
Tubal - Most associate this with modern day Turkey, ancient Anatolia.
Persia - modern Iran
Ethiopia
Libya
Gomer - eastern Europe or Turkey
Togarmah - southeastern Europe or Turkey

In today's climate of distrust where the nation of Iran is concerned, can we see evidence that NATO member Turkey may be sliding, ever so subtly, into its future role as a military ally of Iran? Yes.

As reported by the Associated Press, Turkey and Iran have been carrying out coordinated strikes on Kurdish rebels based in northern Iraq, the first military confirmation of Iranian-Turkish cooperation in the fight against separatists.

The armies that attack together, or at the very least coordinate attacks together, seem to be on course to stick together on some level that Bible prophecy may be fulfilled.

Who would've guessed? I would've. How about you?

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