ORACLES AGAINST AMMON (EZEKIEL 25:1), MOAB (EZEKIEL 25:8) EDOM
(EZEKIEL 25:12), PHILISTIA (EZEKIEL 25:17). All of these petty powers
were ancient hereditary enemies of Israel. Their enmity dated back to
the days before the monarchy, and in the recent disasters and sorrows
of Israel had expressed its... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL 31. FALLEN IS THE MIGHTY CEDAR. In this striking poem, Pharaoh
(= Egypt) is likened to a cedar of surprising height and beauty, fed
by the waters of the deep (_i.e._ the Nile) and giving shelter to
birds and beasts (_i.e._ protection to dependent peoples). For beauty,
height, luxuriance no t... [ Continue Reading ]