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Ezekiel 32:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Ezekiel 32:1

Verse 1 of 32

Scripture focus

And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, in the first [day] of the month, [that] the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Ezekiel 32:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezekiel 32:1

Theological / Devotional

Twelfth year. Of Jehoiachin’s captivity (see on ch. 1:2), that is, 585 B.C. The month date would be in the spring of 585 by either spring or fall reckoning (see p. 572). Jerusalem had been overthrown by this time, having fallen in July of the preceding year.

This chapter closes the series of prophecies against Egypt. Verses 1-16 are a further denunciation of Egypt under the figure of a dragon. Verses 17-32 are a dirge over Egypt’s descent into she’ol.

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