Revelation 16:13-14, "“Three unclean spirits like frogs …spirits of devils – to gather them of that great day of God Almighty”

Important issue about Mark of the Beast is the battle in the unseen, spiritual world. This spiritual battle is THE decisive issue in the carrying out Biblical prophecies. Timing is also of God, not man. Invisible spiritual realm is all-important and control all temporal, worldly affairs.

Human rulers are simply under the power structure of demons. The world is preparing for the arrival of Antichrist, as their armies are beginning to surround Israel. The Demonic forces are simply being forced by God to gather the rulers of the world for the Battle of Armageddon.