What Is Armageddon? | Revelation 16 | Revelation 19 | End Times | Bible Prophecy

In this video you’ll learn all you need to know about Armageddon. You’ll see it’s location, learn about it’s historical significance, and what is going to happen there at the end of the age.
You’ll also see that the final climactic battle between Jesus Christ and the armies of the world at the end of this age is not called the Battle of Armageddon.

Stick around till the end because the Bible reveals some pretty shocking events that will occur in our future.
And don't just believe us – but dive into your Bible, look up these verses, and prove it for yourself as we explore this ancient prophecy.

Point #1 - Armageddon is a hill.
The word 'Armageddon' is only found once in the Bible, in Revelation 16:16, which says, "And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon."
'Armageddon' is a transliteration of the original Hebrew har megiddon which simply means the "hill of Megiddo" or "the mountain of Megiddo."
This "mount" of Megiddo is located about 55 mi north of Jerusalem and overlooks the largest plain in Israel—the Valley of Jezreel or the Plain of Esdraelon.
It is actually not a mountain, but a tell—a mound or hill created by many generations of people living and rebuilding on the same spot.
Throughout history, numerous forts were built at this location to guard the Via Maris, an ancient trade route linking Egypt with Damascus.
So basically, Armageddon is a word used only once in the Bible that describes a hill in Israel.
But... this isn't just any ordinary hill. This location has had a long and bloody history.

Point #2 - Megiddo was the site of many ancient battles.
Due to its strategic location, Megiddo has seen quite a few battles over time. It is one of history's bloodiest battlefields.
In fact, some historians believe that more battles have been fought there than at any other place in the world!
For centuries, Egyptian armies from the south and the various empires from the north collided right there in the flat open expanse of the valley.
But the first biblical mention of "Megiddo" occurs in the book of Joshua. It is listed as one of the cities Joshua and the Israelites defeated during the conquest of Canaan at the end of the 15th century B.C.
"And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel conquered on this side of the Jordan, on the west... the king of Megiddo...." (Joshua 12:7, 21)
The land was within the territory allotted to the tribe of Issachar, but Megiddo became one of the cities assigned to the tribe of Manasseh (Jos 17:11; 1Ch 7:29).
However, "Manasseh did not drive out... the inhabitants of Megiddo and its villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites under tribute, but did not completely drive them out." (Judges 1:27-28)
Then, during the time of the Judges a few centuries later, it was the site of a major engagement between the Canaanite captain Sisera and Israelite forces under Deborah and Barak (Judges 4 and 5).
As the song Deborah and Barak sang in victory recounts, "The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought in Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo...." (Judges 5:19)
Later, in the 10th century B.C. King Solomon fortified the city to be used as a military center and chariot town (1 Kings 9:15)
And three centuries after that, the tragic death of King Josiah took place when "Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt went to the aid of the king of Assyria, to the River Euphrates; and King Josiah went against him. And Pharaoh Necho killed him at Megiddo when he confronted him." (2 Kings 23:29; 2 Chron. 35:20-24)
Even in post-biblical times — and all the way up to the 20th century — this location has been the scene for large-scale confrontations.
In World War I, British General Edmund Allenby defeated Turkish military forces there in what became known as “the Battle of Megiddo.”
These battles and others mentioned both in the Bible and in secular sources have earned this historical location an infamous reputation. It has become a very symbol for war itself.
So... Megiddo has a long and bloody past... but what about its future?

Point #3 - Megiddo is where the world's armies will gather to fight Jesus Christ.
The book of Revelation reveals major prophetic events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. If you want to know the sequence of these events and understand more about this mysterious book, be sure to check out our video "Revelation's 'End of the World' Timeline Explained'
We read in the book of Revelation that at the end of the age "spirits of demons... go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.... And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon." (Revelation 16:14, 16)
Satan and his demons will arouse the political and military leaders of the world to mobilize their forces.

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[graceantonio]

GLORIOUS! THANK YOU DEAR SIR! I LOVE THIS. GOD BLESS YOU.

[RosettaHochstetler-vote]

I like these whiteboards that cover a lot of information in detail in short amounts of time.
Always spot on!

[waynemiller]

JESUS Will Be The Winner! He Has Defeated Death and the armies of the world will have no chance. I'm do glad that I'm on the side of My Lord Jesus Christ 🎉🙏 🙌 ❤️

[patriciahowse]

A VERY INFORMATIVE CLEARER LOOK AT THIS EVENT THAT'S COMING N CHRIST YASHAYAH WHAT A TIME OF BATTLE THIS WILL BE ❤ THE ARMY OF THE LORD WILL BE UNDEFEATED ALL POWER & GLORY TO ABBA AHAYAH HAMESHIACH CHRIST YASHAYAH AMEN SHALOM...

[barryturner]

...Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen Revelation 22:21-22).

[timothyna-jk]

Thank you so much for this teaching. God bless..AMEN.

[mcooper]

Question if you please. The sword coming from Jesus mouth is that literal or figuratively? Please explain

[LeslieTaylorJesus]

I think Joel 3 is not only part of the war were going into, but is also seperate from armageddon, and comes way before. they even they end two different ways.

[JohnHenry-wmth]

Nice history, yet no mention of the underground hospital built there . Wonder who thinks they'll heal those judged by God .

[DanielBelliveau-yx]

May the great and good Lord Eternal speed the coming and establishment of his everlasting kingdom and the veritable peace, and dignity and order it will bring .

[felumpay]

I'm quite confused. If they will not learn war anymore (Isa. 2:4), then when shall the 200 million soldiers and the Gog and Magog to take place?

[jeffi]

It’s just so sad how the god of this world has blinded and deceived so many while others simply outright reject the gospel and the God of the Bible. No truer words were ever spoken when God said the message of the gospel is foolishness to those who are Pershing but to those who believe its everlasting life.

[Kristijan-fuof]

The translation of Armageddon in croatian is: MEDJUGORJE ❤❤❤ the place of the final spiritual battle❤God bless you.

[gsch]

this is all about war and evil vs good, but where, when and how are going the good people to heaven and is there a timeline what we good people will do when the evil troops are marching to the hill of megiddo?

[toddarcand]

Armageddon is a battle of the mind, the valley of decision. The word "place" in Greek is "topos" which has a meaning of state of mind. It is where Elijah said "choose ye this day whom you shall serve". Valley of megido. The battle at the end of time is about worship, they "wonder" after the beast which has to do with thought, they will think like the beast, in other words they have accepted the doctrines, the wine of Babylon and seek to keep the commandments of the Pope, who is the antichrist, contrary to worshipping Him who made the heavens, the earth the sea and all that in them is. - the Sabbath commandment. God's seal. God prescribed the means of worship and revelation gives the account of who His saints are, here is the Faith and patience of His saints here are they who keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus, or you you can keep the commandments of the antichrist system of the Pope and be his saint and worship Sunday. The choice is for everyone. Choose for today is the day of salvation.

[mor]

It is literal extraction of a shrouded/hidden language without much revelation or detail/meat. Nevertheless, quite an accurate account though most will not see the battle field raging/burning at the moment. The gospel, not the widely known and preached heretical gospel, has yet to be preached. Who has ears to hear and open the door?

Mat 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah which said, "By hearing you shall hear and shall not understand; and seeing you shall see and shall not perceive;
Mat 13:15 for this people's heart has become gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and they have closed their eyes, lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them."

[FLDavis]

Please leave off the back ground music!

[PaulMielcarz]

Armageddon is eschatological battle.
Armagedon jest bitwą eschatologiczną.

[lanabowers]

Here is the pesher of Rev. 16: 16. The seer took Erastus to the place of assembly of military leaders in the SW area at Qumran, where Priests came down to the latrine in an unclean state. /// Here is the correct meaning of Armageddon. Jews who were going to fight for Jerusalem would come to the unclean SW area of Qumran, which because of one of its uses could be called A-R-Magedon. A priest was of class A (Aleph) and Grade R (Resh). An A-R was a sanctuary priest. The tribe of Dan had 2 parts, Great Dan & Little Dan. Great Dan in Greek is Mega-Dan. So combining A-R with Mega-Dan, means a sanctuary priest who is in the unclean place: the latrine.

[danieldowdell]

Good Today ! __ " Jesus the Christ of GOD ", a simple Trueth easily found in the early Writtings of the Jewish Be-Livers of the " Way, Trueth, Life ". __humbly, neighbour daniel