(1) Name of an ancient kingdom, concerning the identity of which there is difference of opinion: according to some it was Lydia. It is repeatedly mentioned in Ezechiel (38-39). In the Apocalypse King Gog and his people, from the land of Magog are on the side of Antichrist.
(2) Magog is also the name of a son of Japhet (Genesis 10).
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