REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Why does Ezekiel devote such a large section of his book to the overthrow of Egypt? 2. Chronologically, what is the relationship of the Egyptian oracles to the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 B.C. 3. What metaphors are used in this section to describe Pharaoh? 4. What evi... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER FOURTEEN THE ECLIPSE OF EGYPT 29:1-32:32 In the four Chapter s devoted to Egypt Ezekiel speaks seven words from the Lord. All but one of these words are given specific dating. Why such a large section devoted to this one heathen power? Because the affairs of tiny Judah were so intertwined w... [ Continue Reading ]
II. THE PRIZE OF EGYPT 29:7-21 TRANSLATION (17) And it came to pass in the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, in the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, (18) Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyre; every... [ Continue Reading ]