⁵ But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the Lord their God and to David’s descendant, their king.^[a] In the last days, they will tremble in awe of the Lord and of his goodness.

The Lord’s Future Reign

¹⁴ Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come.”

²⁸ But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you your dream and the visions you saw as you lay on your bed.

¹⁶ and you will attack my people Israel, covering their land like a cloud. At that time in the distant future, I will bring you against my land as everyone watches, and my holiness will be displayed by what happens to you, Gog. Then all the nations will know that I am the Lord.

⁵ Everyone in the world will know that I am the Lord. My sword is in my hand, and it will not return to its sheath until its work is finished.’

⁶ “Son of man, groan before the people! Groan before them with bitter anguish and a broken heart. ⁷ When they ask why you are groaning, tell them, ‘I groan because of the terrifying news I have heard. When it comes true, the boldest heart will melt with fear; all strength will disappear. Every spirit will faint; strong knees will become as weak as water. And the Sovereign Lord says: It is coming! It’s on its way!’”

⁴⁷ Tell the southern wilderness, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Hear the word of the Lord! I will set you on fire, and every tree, both green and dry, will be burned. The terrible flames will not be quenched and will scorch everything from south to north. ⁴⁸ And everyone in the world will see that I, the Lord, have set this fire. It will not be put out.’”