The plan of God for mankind spans seven thousand years, with His intervention occurring after six thousand years to begin the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ and the saints. This seventh day, representing a thousand years, typifies a millennial Sabbath. When Christ returns, He will end sin, rebellion, wars, and corruption on earth, ushering in everlasting righteousness starting with the nation of Israel, bringing peace and rest to the world. However, before this peace can be established, certain events must take place. In the prophecies of Ezekiel 38 and 39, Gog is identified as a chief prince, not a land or group of people, but a ruler of the land of Magog. This chief prince, Gog, is most likely a high-ranking demon under satan, tasked with gathering armies to fight against Christ at His coming. The imagery in Ezekiel 39, where God Himself destroys a vast army led by Gog, leaving their bodies to be consumed by birds and beasts, parallels the fate of the beast's armies in Revelation 19. Additionally, in Revelation 20, Gog and Magog are referenced in connection with events surrounding the Millennium, raising questions about the timing of Gog's actions—whether before or after the thousand-year reign. The concept of chief princes also appears elsewhere in Scripture, such as with Michael, the archangel, described as a chief prince with great authority. Similar to Michael, Gog, as a chief prince, likely operates as a spiritual entity under satan, influencing nations and assembling forces against Christ. This role of Gog underscores the spiritual battle that must be resolved before the earth can enter into the promised peace and rest under Christ's reign.

Gog, identified as the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, may be considered among the spiritual rulers or demonic principalities referenced in Scripture. This figure, like other powers and kings mentioned in parallel with the hosts of heaven, will be shut up in prison for a long duration before facing punishment. The binding of such entities, including Gog, serves as a prelude to their eventual judgment, protecting the nations from deception during that time. Their imprisonment is not the final punishment but a necessary restraint, aligning with the broader divine plan to silence malignant influences and establish God's government on earth.