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saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against him who was sitting on the horse and against his army. <a href="/bsb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. <a href="/blb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, having been gathered together to make war with the One sitting on the horse and with His army. <a href="/kjv/revelation/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/19.htm">New King James Version</a> And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse, and against His army. <a href="/nasb/revelation/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, assembled to make war against Him who sat upon the horse, and against His army. <a href="/lsb/revelation/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war with Him who sits on the horse and with His army. <a href="/amp/revelation/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings and political leaders of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against Him who is mounted on the [white] horse and against His army. <a href="/csb/revelation/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered together to wage war against the rider on the horse and against his army. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered together to wage war against the rider on the horse and against His army. <a href="/asv/revelation/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat upon the horse, and against his army. <a href="/cev/revelation/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I also saw the beast and all kings of the earth come together. They fought against the rider on the white horse and against his army. <a href="/erv/revelation/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat upon the horse, and against his army. <a href="/gwt/revelation/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered to wage war against the rider on the horse and his army. <a href="/gnt/revelation/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered to fight against the one who was riding the horse and against his army. <a href="/isv/revelation/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered to wage war against the rider on the horse and his army. <a href="/net/revelation/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to do battle with the one who rode the horse and with his army. <a href="/nheb/revelation/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him who sat on the horse, and against his army. <a href="/wbt/revelation/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, assembled to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. <a href="/wey/revelation/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I saw the Wild Beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, all assembled to make war, once for all, against the Rider upon the horse and against His army. And the Wild Beast was captured, and with him the false Prophet<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/revelation/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. <a href="/web/revelation/19.htm">World English Bible</a> I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him who sat on the horse and against his army. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, having been gathered together to make war with Him who is sitting on the horse, and with His army; <a href="/blb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, having been gathered together to make war with the One sitting on the horse and with His army. <a href="/ylt/revelation/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, having been gathered together to make war with him who is sitting upon the horse, and with his army; <a href="/slt/revelation/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I saw the wild beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to war with him sitting upon the horse, and with his army.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered together to make war with him that sat upon the horse, and with his army. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, having been gathered together to do battle against him who was sitting upon the horse, and against his army. <a href="/nabre/revelation/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered to fight against the one riding the horse and against his army. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against the rider on the horse and against his army.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then I saw the wild beast and the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered together to fight against him who sat on the horse, and against his armies. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And I saw The Beast and its armies and the Kings of The Earth and their Soldiers who gathered to make war with him who sat upon the horse, and with his Soldiers.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, assembled together to make war with him that sat on the horse, and with his army. <a href="/godbey/revelation/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, assembled to make war with the one sitting on the horse, and with his army. <a href="/haweis/revelation/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war with him that was sitting upon the horse, and with his army. <a href="/mace/revelation/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, with their armies assembled, to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. <a href="/wey/revelation/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I saw the Wild Beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, all assembled to make war, once for all, against the Rider upon the horse and against His army. And the Wild Beast was captured, and with him the false Prophet <a href="/worrell/revelation/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war with Him Who was sitting on the horse, and with His army. <a href="/worsley/revelation/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered together to make war with him that sitteth upon the horse, and against his army. <a href="/parallel/revelation/19-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=4140" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/19.htm">Defeat of the Beast and False Prophet</a> …18so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” 19<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidon (V-AIA-1S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">I saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2342.htm" title="2342: thērion (N-ANS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beast</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileis (N-AMP) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">kings</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4753.htm" title="4753: strateumata (N-ANP) -- An army, detachment of troops. From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. a body of troops.">armies</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synēgmena (V-RPM/P-ANP) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">assembled</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to wage</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4171.htm" title="4171: polemon (N-AMS) -- A war, battle, strife. From pelomai; warfare.">war</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the One</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">seated</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2462.htm" title="2462: hippou (N-GMS) -- A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse.">horse,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4753.htm" title="4753: strateumatos (N-GNS) -- An army, detachment of troops. From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. a body of troops.">army.</a> 20But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Revelation 16:14</a> These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. <a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a> 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.” <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Revelation 20:8</a> and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore. <a href="/daniel/7-21.htm">Daniel 7:21</a> As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, <a href="/daniel/11-40.htm">Daniel 11:40-45</a> At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood. / He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites. / He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. ... <a href="/ezekiel/38-8.htm">Ezekiel 38:8-9</a> After a long time you will be summoned. In the latter years you will enter a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and all now dwell securely. / You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land. <a href="/ezekiel/38-15.htm">Ezekiel 38:15-16</a> And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. <a href="/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1-2</a> “As for you, O son of man, prophesy against Gog and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. / I will turn you around, drive you along, bring you up from the far north, and send you against the mountains of Israel. <a href="/ezekiel/39-17.htm">Ezekiel 39:17-20</a> And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. / You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. / At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. ... <a href="/zechariah/14-2.htm">Zechariah 14:2-3</a> 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. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. <a href="/zechariah/12-3.htm">Zechariah 12:3-9</a> On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured. / On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and every rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah, but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations. / Then the leaders of Judah will say in their hearts: ‘The people of Jerusalem are my strength, for the LORD of Hosts is their God.’ ... <a href="/joel/3-9.htm">Joel 3:9-14</a> Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! / Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ / Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. ... <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-3</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” <a href="/psalms/110-5.htm">Psalm 110:5-6</a> The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. / He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide. <a href="/isaiah/34-1.htm">Isaiah 34:1-2</a> Come near, O nations, to listen; pay attention, O peoples. Let the earth hear, and all that fills it, the world and all that springs from it. / The LORD is angry with all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will devote them to destruction; He will give them over to slaughter.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.I saw.<a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1-10</a> And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy… <a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Revelation 14:9</a> And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,<a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Revelation 16:14,16</a> For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty… him.<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-14</a> And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/19-14.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/revelation/9-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/revelation/16-16.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/14-5.htm">False.</a> <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/revelation/19-18.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Once</a> <a href="/revelation/16-13.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/revelation/19-4.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Together</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">Army</a> <a href="/genesis/29-22.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/genesis/34-29.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">False.</a> <a href="/genesis/1-9.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/genesis/18-29.htm">Once</a> <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Together</a> <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 19</div>1. <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">God is praised in heaven for judging the great harlot, and avenging the blood of his saints.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">The marriage of the Lamb.</a> 10. <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">The angel will not be worshipped.</a> 17. <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">The birds called to the great slaughter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then I saw the beast The "beast" refers to the Antichrist, a figure of ultimate evil and opposition to God, as described earlier in <a href="/revelation/13.htm">Revelation 13</a>. This entity symbolizes the culmination of human rebellion against divine authority. The beast is often associated with oppressive political power and false religious systems that deceive and lead people away from God.and the kings of the earth The "kings of the earth" represent the political leaders and rulers who align themselves with the beast. Throughout history, there have been numerous instances where political powers have opposed God's purposes, and this phrase indicates a collective rebellion against divine rule. These kings are symbolic of earthly powers that prioritize worldly authority over spiritual truth.with their armies assembled The gathering of armies signifies a large-scale, organized opposition to God. This assembly is reminiscent of historical battles where nations have united against a common enemy. In a spiritual sense, it represents the forces of evil uniting to challenge God's sovereignty. The imagery suggests a final confrontation between good and evil.to wage war against the One seated on the horse The "One seated on the horse" is a reference to Jesus Christ, depicted earlier in <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a> as a victorious warrior. This imagery draws from Old Testament prophecies, such as those in Isaiah and Zechariah, where the Messiah is portrayed as a conquering king. The war against Christ symbolizes the ultimate rejection of His authority and the refusal to accept His lordship.and against His army Christ's "army" consists of the saints and angels who accompany Him. This army is not a traditional military force but represents the spiritual forces of righteousness. The presence of this army underscores the theme of divine justice and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over evil. The battle is not fought with physical weapons but through the power of truth and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_beast.htm">The Beast</a> Represents the antichrist, a figure of ultimate opposition to God, often associated with political and spiritual rebellion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_kings_of_the_earth.htm">The Kings of the Earth</a> These are the rulers and leaders who align themselves with the beast, symbolizing worldly powers in opposition to God's kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/their_armies.htm">Their Armies</a> The collective military forces gathered by the beast and the kings, representing the culmination of human rebellion against divine authority. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_one_seated_on_the_horse.htm">The One Seated on the Horse</a> This is Jesus Christ, depicted as a victorious warrior, symbolizing His ultimate authority and power over evil. 5. <a href="/topical/h/his_army.htm">His Army</a> The followers of Christ, both angelic and redeemed humans, who participate in the final victory over evil.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a> This passage reminds believers of the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil, encouraging vigilance and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_christ.htm">The Sovereignty of Christ</a> Despite the formidable opposition, Christ's ultimate victory is assured, reinforcing the believer's trust in His power and authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_earthly_rebellion.htm">The Futility of Earthly Rebellion</a> The gathering of the beast and the kings highlights the futility of opposing God, urging believers to align with God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_stand_firm.htm">The Call to Stand Firm</a> As part of Christ's army, believers are called to stand firm in their faith, knowing they are on the winning side. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_final_victory.htm">Hope in Final Victory</a> This passage offers hope and assurance of the final triumph of good over evil, encouraging perseverance in the faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 19</a> <a href="/q/does_jesus_ride_a_white_horse_in_revelation.htm">Is Jesus depicted riding a white horse in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'diadem'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'diadem' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_conflict_inevitable_for_humans.htm">Is conflict inevitable in human history and future?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_isis,_end_times.htm">What does the Bible say about ISIS and End Times?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - And I saw the beast; viz. that described in <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1</a>, typical of the hostile world power. And the kings of the earth, and their armies. The kings summoned by the unclean spirits of <a href="/revelation/16-13.htm">Revelation 16:13, 14</a>, typical of the forces which the beast employs in his spiritual warfare with God. The armies are the adherents of the beast, described in <a href="/revelation/13.htm">Revelation 13</a>. - the ungodly, those who follow the world rather than God. Gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. Gathered as described in <a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Revelation 16:14</a> and ver. 17 of this chapter. Again (as in ver. 7) a double operation. The gathering is voluntary on the part of the wicked (<a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Revelation 16:14</a>), and yet it is overruled by God, and made to serve his ends (<a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Revelation 19:17</a>). Him that sat on the horse; Christ (see ver. 11). "His army" consists of the faithful followers of Christ. They are here pictured as a heavenly army (ver. 14), because the victory which they achieved is the leading feature here depicted, but their warfare took place while they were on earth (cf. <a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Revelation 14:13</a>). The war (with the article); viz. that war which is perpetually waged between the powers of light and darkness, and which will not be terminated until the great judgment. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/19-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I saw εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. beast θηρίον (thērion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2342.htm">Strong's 2342: </a> Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kings βασιλεῖς (basileis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. [with] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. armies στρατεύματα (strateumata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4753.htm">Strong's 4753: </a> An army, detachment of troops. From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. a body of troops. assembled συνηγμένα (synēgmena) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. to wage ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. war πόλεμον (polemon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4171.htm">Strong's 4171: </a> A war, battle, strife. From pelomai; warfare. against μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. the [One] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. seated καθημένου (kathēmenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. horse, ἵππου (hippou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2462.htm">Strong's 2462: </a> A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. against μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. army. στρατεύματος (strateumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4753.htm">Strong's 4753: </a> An army, detachment of troops. 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