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A Symbolic Final Battle
A strong consensus among commentators is that the imagery in this verse—a massive army, a besieged city, and fire from heaven—is symbolic, not literal. It represents a final, widespread rebellion against the church, which is called 'the camp of the saints' and 'the beloved city.' The focus is on the spiritual reality, not a specific geographical battle with physical weapons.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 20:9
18th Century
Theologian
And they went up on the breadth of the earth. They spread over the earth in extended columns. The image is that of an invading army that s…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 20:9
They went up (ανεβησαν). Second aorist active indicative of αναβαινω, a return to the manner of the seer as in verses 4,5.
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Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 20:9
19th Century
Bishop
And they went up on the breadth of the earth.—The hostile multitudes spread like swarms over the earth, and surrounded th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 20:9
The fifth last thing () is the defeat of Satan. In v.3 the release of Satan after the Millennium was anticipated: “He must [GK 1256] be set free fo…
John Gill
On Revelation 20:9
17th Century
Pastor
And they went up on the breadth of the earth
Either the whole earth, in the several parts of which they will be rais…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 20:7–10
17th Century
Minister
While this world lasts, Satan's power in it will not be completely destroyed, though it may be limited and lessened. No sooner is Satan let loose t…