John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 39:9
And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth ,.... Out of their houses into the streets, where Gog's soldiers will lie dead, and their armour by them; or rather out of their cities, where they dwelt safely, and where they kept themselves, and were secure from the enemy: these seem to be distinct from the militia of Israel, engaged in battle with Gog; these were the inhabitants that will stay at home, and yet share in the spoil and plunder; see Psalm 68:12 , these, after the... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 39:8-22
Though this prophecy was to have its accomplishment in the latter days, yet it is here spoken of as if it were already accomplished, because it is certain (Ezek. 39:8): ?Behold it has come, and it is done; it is as sure to be done when the time shall come as if it were done already; this is the day whereof I have long and often spoken, and, though it has been long in coming, yet at length it has come.? Thus it was said unto John (Rev. 21:6), It is done. To represent the routing of the army of... read more