Revelation 16:16
Context16:16 Now 1 the spirits 2 gathered the kings and their armies 3 to the place that is called Armageddon 4 in Hebrew.
Revelation 17:13
Context17:13 These kings 5 have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.
Revelation 18:11
Context18:11 Then 6 the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn for her because no one buys their cargo 7 any longer –
Revelation 21:24
Context21:24 The nations 8 will walk by its light and the kings of the earth will bring their grandeur 9 into it.
1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the resumption and conclusion of the remarks about the pouring out of the sixth bowl.
2 tn Grk “they”; the referent (the demonic spirits, v. 14) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Grk “gathered them”; the referent (the kings and [implied] their armies, v. 14) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tc There are many variations in the spelling of this name among the Greek
tn Or “Harmagedon” (a literal transliteration of the Greek), or “Har-Magedon” (NASB), meaning “the Mount of Magedon” in Hebrew.
5 tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.
6 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the vision.
7 tn On γόμος (gomos) BDAG 205 s.v. states, “load, freight…cargo of a ship…Ac 21:3. W. gen. of the owner Rv 18:11. W. gen. of content…γ. χρυσοῦ a cargo of gold vs. 12.”
8 tn Or “the Gentiles” (the same Greek word may be translated “Gentiles” or “nations”).
9 tn Or “splendor”; Grk “glory.”