Revelation 20:9

The rebels will occupy Palestine ("the broad plane;" cf. Ezekiel 38:9; Ezekiel 38:11-12; Ezekiel 38:15-16; Ezekiel 39:2). This probably refers to the Plain of Jezreel in northern Israel (cf. Ezekiel 11-16). However topographical changes will precede and accompany Christ’s second coming, so the location of this plain may not be exactly identifiable now. The rebels will also surround the dwelling place ("camp") of believers, even the earthly city of Jerusalem. This city will be Christ’s capital during the Millennium (Jeremiah 3:17; cf. Isaiah 24:23; Ezekiel 43:7; Micah 4:7; Zechariah 14:9-11), the center of the world (Ezekiel 38:12). Nevertheless, God will destroy the rebels with fire from heaven (cf. Genesis 19:24; Leviticus 10:2; 2 Kings 1:10; 2 Kings 1:12; Ezekiel 38:22; Ezekiel 39:6; Luke 9:54). John described the destiny of these mortal rebels in Revelation 20:12-15.

Many less literal interpreters understand this verse as a description of the church’s final victory over her enemies. They usually equate this city with the New Jerusalem. [Note: E.g., Swete, pp. 268-69; and Beale, pp. 1025-28.]