Ezekiel 30:12
"He and his people with him, the terrible of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt, and fill the land with the slain."
Key Reflection
Ezekiel 30:12 envisions a formidable coalition of nations descending upon Egypt to bring about its destruction, a vivid image that would have resonated with Ezekiel's original audience. The term “terrible of the nations” likely referred to the Assyrians and Babylonians, known for their brutal military campaigns. For the Israelites, this prophecy served as a stark warning of impending judgment and the potential for foreign powers to bring ruin upon Egypt—much like how these same nations could threaten Judah's own security.
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