Ezekiel 29:1

"Ezekiel."

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 29:1, the prophet begins by identifying himself as the speaker, emphasizing his authority and role in delivering a divine message. For the original audience, this self-identification was crucial; it underscored that the words were not just personal but prophetic, coming from someone chosen by God to communicate His will. The context of this verse sets the stage for a larger prophecy about Egypt's downfall, highlighting how God uses prophets like Ezekiel to convey messages of judgment and deliverance, shaping the audience’s understanding of divine sovereignty over nations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The tenth year -Jerusalem had been besieged, but not taken. Jeremiah delivered his prophecy against Egypt, about the time when the approach of Pharaoh Hophra’s army caused the Chaldaeans for the time to raise the siegeJeremiah 37:5. This was the solitary instance of Egypt meddling with the affairs of Palestine or Syria after the battle of Carchemish (compare2 Kings 24:7); it met with speedy punishment.

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