What is the modern fulfillment of 'the desolate places that are now inhabited' in Ezekiel 38:12?
The modern fulfillment is the nation of Israel, which for years was a no man's land but since 1948 has blossomed into a land of production. It is building highways and apartment buildings, developing agriculture, technology, and medical fields, and gathering Jews from every nation.
Les explains that the 'desolate places that are now inhabited' in Ezekiel 38:12 is a perfect picture of Israel. It had been a no man's land for years. A former class member stationed with an American group in Palestine during World War II said there was nothing there and wondered why anyone would want the country. But since 1948 Israel has blossomed into a vibrant, productive land. They are building highways and apartment buildings; traffic patterns resemble major American cities. Israel is at the forefront of agriculture, technology, and medical production. The text also describes people gathered out of the nations, dwelling in the midst of the land with cattle and goods. Sheba, Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish—possibly Spain or Great Britain and other NATO nations under Antichrist's control—ask if the invader has come to take a spoil.
To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell in the midst of the land.
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Who are 'the people gathered out of the nations' in Ezekiel 38:12?
The 'people that are gathered out of the nations' in Ezekiel 38:12 refers to the Jews, who have come back to Israel from every nation on earth.