KJV ORIGINAL
All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee, and their kings shall be sore afraid, they shall be troubled in their countenance.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone living on the coastlands is going to be absolutely shocked by what happens to you. Their kings will be terrified — you'll literally see the fear written all over their faces.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you fall hard, even the people watching from far away can't hide their shock.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this message to the Judean exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written as a prophetic lament describing the impending destruction of the wealthy maritime city of Tyre by Babylon, warning of the shock its fall would cause other nations.
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