Revelation 16:16

Translations

Modern

And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

Traditional

And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

Literal

And he gathered them together unto the place called in Hebrew Armageddon.

Latin

Et congregabit illos in locum qui vocatur hebraice Armagedon.

Original

Greek

English

And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

Notes

Revelation 16:16

The name Armageddon (or Harmagedon) likely comes from the Hebrew words har (which means “mountain” or “hill”) and Megiddo. Solomon fortified Megiddo along with Gezer in the south and Hazor in the north (1 Kings 9:15). The fortress of Megiddo stood on a hill in the largest pass through the Carmel range, strategically guarding the Jezreel Valley.

The city was on the Via Maris, the main highway between Egypt and Mesopotamia. Many armies used this route, making the site known for bloody battles. For example, Pharaoh Neco killed Josiah here on his way to fight the Assyrians (2 Kings 23:29). Armageddon became a symbol for the final conflict between God and the forces of evil.

Revelation 16:1–21

These seven bowls filled with God's wrath symbolize the final judgments on the world. With the seventh bowl, a voice from God's throne shouts, It is done! (Revelation 16:17; compare John 19:30).

Theme notes and profiles

Visions

Related verses

Zechariah 12:11
On that day the wailing in Jerusalem will be as great as the wailing of Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.
Judges 5:19
Kings came and fought; then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no plunder of silver.
Joel 3:9–14
Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack!
2 Kings 23:29–30
During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
Revelation 19:17–21
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God,
Revelation 9:11
They were ruled by a king, the angel of the Abyss. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek it is Apollyon.
John 19:13
When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha.
Zechariah 14:2–3
For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.
Judges 4:7
And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin’s army, his chariots, and his troops to the River Kishon, and I will deliver him into your hand.’”
Acts 26:14
We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’

Places

Megiddo: A strategic city in the Jezreel Valley

Glossary

Aramaic Armageddon Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Lucifer Megiddo, Megiddon

Topics

Armageddon: A Symbolical Name Good and Evil: Conflict Between Temple: Sending Forth the Forces of Righteousness Against the Powers of Evil

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