No, the battle described in Ezekiel is not the same as Armageddon.
Les Feldick teaches that the Ezekiel battle, specifically Ezekiel 38-39, is a distinct war where Russia and her allies invade Israel early in the seven-year tribulation and are destroyed by God on Israel's mountains. Armageddon, on the other hand, is a separate gathering of all nations against Jerusalem at Christ's return, as described in Zechariah and Revelation. These are two different events in God's end-time timeline.
Ezekiel 38:1-2 — Identifies the specific battle involving Gog of Magog, distinct from later end-times events.
Revelation 16:16 — Mentions Armageddon by name, showing it as a separate gathering place for a later battle.
The Bible describes two distinct end-time battles. Ezekiel 38-39 details a war where God brings Gog, from the land of Magog, against Israel. God declares, 'I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel' (Ezekiel 39:2). The invading army is destroyed on the mountains of Israel with pestilence, blood, overflowing rain, great hailstones, fire, and brimstone (Ezekiel 38:22). Furthermore, God says He will 'send a fire on Magog' (Ezekiel 39:6), indicating destruction on their homeland. In contrast, Revelation 16:16 states, 'And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.' This battle involves the gathering of all nations against Jerusalem, as described in Zechariah 14:2: 'For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle.' This is a separate event, occurring later, when Christ returns to defeat these armies.
Les Feldick teaches that the Ezekiel battle and Armageddon are separate events. He identifies the Ezekiel war as a Russian invasion of Israel early in the seven-year tribulation, which he associates with the red horse of Revelation 6 (Clip 6, Clip 7). This invasion is defeated by God on the hills of Israel, where the soldiers turn their swords against each other (Clip 0). Les also notes that God will destroy the Russian homelands with fire (Clip 1). In contrast, Les describes Armageddon as a later gathering of all nations against Jerusalem at Christ's return, referencing Zechariah 14:2 (Clip 4). He emphasizes that the two events differ in timing, participants, and outcome.
Les teaches that the Ezekiel battle is a Russian-led invasion of Israel, which he calls 'the great Russian invasion' (Clip 6). He identifies this with the red horse of Revelation 6, where peace is taken from the earth and men kill one another (Clip 0). He emphasizes that God Himself will fight this battle on the hills of Israel, using pestilence, blood, and fire, and the armies will annihilate each other (Clip 0, Clip 1). Les also notes that the invaders' weapons will be burned, and they will be buried in Israel (Clip 2). Additionally, God will send fire on their homeland, Magog (Clip 1).
Les teaches that Armageddon is a separate event described in Zechariah and Revelation, where all nations gather against Jerusalem (Clip 4). He says this happens at Christ's return, when the world comes to obliterate Israel, and it ends with Christ's intervention (Clip 3). He clarifies that the Ezekiel battle is a Russian invasion, not the same as Armageddon, which involves a global coalition (Clip 4, Clip 5). Les also notes that at Armageddon, armies from the East will be involved, and the destruction will cover the entire nation of Israel (Clip 5).
God Fights the Ezekiel Battle
Les explains that in the Ezekiel invasion, the invading armies will kill each other, and God will also bring pestilence and blood, showing His direct intervention.
Russian Invasion and Homeland Destruction
Les states that the Russian armies will be destroyed on Israel's hills, and fire will fall on their homeland, annihilating it.
Weapons of War Burned
Les explains that after the battle, the invaders' weapons—artillery, tanks, and trucks—will be burned by Israel.
Armageddon as a Separate Event
Les identifies Armageddon as a distinct battle where the world gathers to destroy Israel, and Christ returns to intervene.
Armageddon in Zechariah
Les connects Zechariah 14:2 to Armageddon, where all nations gather against Jerusalem, showing it is a different event from Ezekiel.
Armies from the East
Les describes the vast armies at Armageddon, including 200 million from the East, packed into Israel's valleys, showing the global scale.
Ezekiel Battle Early in Tribulation
Les identifies the Ezekiel battle as the great Russian invasion, which he associates with the red horse of Revelation 6, occurring early in the tribulation.
Teaching the Russian Invasion
Les reaffirms his teaching that the red horse rider is the Russian invasion of Israel, based on Ezekiel 38-39.
Ezekiel 38:22: And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
This verse shows God's direct judgment on the invading army in the Ezekiel battle.
Ezekiel 39:2: And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:
This verse describes the location and partial destruction of the invading force, indicating it is a separate event.
Revelation 16:16: And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
This verse explicitly names Armageddon as the gathering place for the end-times battle, distinct from the Ezekiel location.
Zechariah 14:2: For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.
This verse describes the gathering of all nations against Jerusalem, which Les relates to Armageddon, not the Ezekiel battle.
No, Les Feldick teaches they are separate. The Russian invasion (Ezekiel 38-39) occurs early in the tribulation, while Armageddon happens later when all nations gather against Jerusalem at Christ's return.
The Russian army is destroyed on the mountains of Israel by God's intervention, including pestilence, hail, and fire, and they kill each other in confusion. Fire also falls on their homeland.
Armageddon takes place in Israel, specifically at Megiddo and throughout the valleys of Israel, where all nations are gathered against Jerusalem.
Watch the Teaching: Ezekiel 38–39 & Revelation 6: Russia's Invasion of Israel Explained