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All nations surround me; three times Gog and Magog are destined to come up to Jerusalem
-Midrash Tehillim 118.12
The Messiah will come riding on a cloud if Israel is meritorious, or riding on a donkey if they are not, for both are signs of his arrival.
-Zohar, Shemot 7a
When Israel plants vineyards and sows fields in desolation, know that redemption is near, as it is written, ‘And they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them’ (Amos 9:14).
-Midrash Tanchuma, Bechukotai 3
Elijah will resolve disputes over the calendar and restore unity to Israel before the great and terrible day of the Lord.
-Talmud, Eruvin 43b
The final war will cause the nations to realize the oneness of God, and they will come to Jerusalem to seek the Messiah.
-Midrash Rabbah, Numbers 13:2
Before the Messiah comes, nations will tremble, and great conflicts will arise. Gog and Magog will test the faith of all, but those who trust in the Lord will see redemption.
-Midrash Rabbah, Deuteronomy 2:25
In the blessing of redemption, we ask for the ingathering of exiles and the defeat of Gog and Magog, for they are intertwined with the coming of the Messiah.
-Talmud, Megillah 17b
Gog and Magog will gather against Jerusalem, but their defeat will show the nations the power of God.
-Midrash Tanchuma, Bo 11
Before the Messiah comes, there will be a great war involving all the nations. They will gather against Israel, but the Holy One, Blessed be He, will deliver His people with a mighty hand.
-Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 9