Do not be confused!

Refuse to speculate!

Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal is the subject of endless speculation. This is considered one of the definitive signs of the latter days and the Great Tribulation. A minor note is that it is Magog in Ezekiel and Megog in Revelation—but that's a quibble.

But are they necessary for the coming of the King?

No they are not! In fact, scripture seems to indicate pretty strongly that they will become a factor at the end of the millennium. Prior to that, the scriptures do not apply except under certain conditions.

You can see who he is to the right. But when is he coming down upon Israel?

• Ezekiel 38:8-11—...In the latter years you will go against the land that is restored from war, the land whose people were gathered from many peoples upon the mountains of Israel, which had been a continual waste. Its people were brought out from the peoples and now dwell securely, all of them...On that day, thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil scheme and say, 'I will go up against the land of unwalled villages. I will fall upon the quiet people who dwell securely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having no bars or gates...

This doesn't sound like the Israel I know today.

After the millennium

As you can see to the right in the only other place mentioning Gog and Megog, this attack specifically comes when the millennium is ended. Again, that is not today. We haven't even seen the King yet.

You should keep this in mind