Ezekiel 30:18

"The young men of Aven and of Pibeseth will fall by the sword. They will go into captivity."

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 30:18, the fall of Egypt's youthful warriors by the sword symbolizes the devastating military defeat and loss of life that would be inflicted upon the nation. This prophecy also foretells the subsequent captivity and displacement of these young men, reflecting broader themes of divine judgment and the consequences of national wickedness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Tehaphnehes -See the marginal reference note. “break the yokes of Egypt” i. e., break the yokes imposed by Egypt, or break up the tyrannous dominion of Egypt over other lands.

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