The Battle of Armageddon is an end-times battle between the forces of the Satan and the forces of Jesus, after His return. The Antichrist, False Prophet, and Satan (or demons serving them) will gather forces together (Revelation 16:13-14) at a place called Armageddon, which means “Mount of Meddigo” (Revelation 16:16). This location apparently refers to the valley of Jezreel, east of Meddigo in northern Israel. Joel calls this place the Valley of Jehosaphat, and the Valley of Decision (Joel 3:12-14).
The battle of Armageddon will occur some time after the return of Jesus, which will be after the seven trumpets of Revelation (Revelation 11:15-19), and before the pouring out of the seven bowls of God’s wrath (Revelation 14:1-10). The battle will occur specifically after the sixth bowl (Revelation 16:12-16). The pouring of the sixth bowl dries up the great river Euphrates, to make way for the “kings of the East”. Most rapture beliefs place the rapture before the battle of Armageddon (see- A Comparison of the Pre-trib, Mid-trib, Pre-wrath, and Post-trib Rapture Views).
In the last days, Jerusalem will be the religious headquarters of the Antichrist (Revelation 17). It will be destroyed, apparently after the second coming of Jesus (Revelation 18). Jesus will then reign from Zion (Joel 3:16; Zephaniah 3:14-20). The Battle of Armageddon will be the Antichrist’s final attack against Jesus (Revelation 19:17-21).
The battle of Armageddon is not the final battle between good and evil. It will occur before the millennium, when Satan is bound for a thousand years (Revelation 20:1-3). Satan will lead another battle of “mankind against God”, when he is released at the end of the millennium (Revelation 20:7-10). The Great White Throne judgment will occur after this final battle (Revelation 20:11-15).
the coming tribulation 