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Armageddon (är'məged`ən), in the New Testament, great battlefield where, at the end of the world, the powers of evil will fight the powers of good. If the usual etymology is correct, the name alludes to the frequency of battles at Megiddo Megiddon. See also Armageddon .
BibliographySee Megiddo (Univ. of Chicago, Parts I–II, 1939–48); G. Loud, The Megiddo Ivories (1939). ..... Click the link for more information. . ArmageddonIn the New Testament, the place where the kings of the earth under demonic leadership will wage war on the forces of God at the end of history. Armageddon is mentioned only in the Revelation to John. The name may mean “Mountain of Megiddo,” a reference to the city of Megiddo, which held strategic importance in Palestine. Other biblical references suggest Jerusalem as the battle site. Armageddon final battle between forces of good and evil. [N.T.: Revelation 16:16] See : Battle, Destruction Armageddon battleground of good and evil before Judgment Day. [N.T.: Revelation 16:16]
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