Gog will come from his place in the far north, he and many peoples with him, all riding horses, a great horde, a mighty army, forming an invincible-seeming coalition ready to assault Israel. The detail of coming from the far north places Gog in traditional enemy territory and recalls the northern threat imagery prevalent in Israelite tradition. The image of horses and a great horde emphasizes military might and represents a threat that combines ancient Near Eastern military technology with overwhelming numbers. The emphasis on the gathering of many peoples reinforces the coalition structure and suggests that Gog has mobilized international support for his invasion. This verse describes the actual movement of the invading forces and their transit toward Israel, bringing the oracle from Gog's intentions to his concrete military action.

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