Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say unto him, Thou art like a young lion of the nations, and thou art as a whale in the seas: and thou camest forth with thy rivers, and troubledst the waters with thy feet, and fouledst their rivers.
Son of man, write a funeral song for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Tell him: You thought you were like a fierce young lion ruling over nations, like a massive sea creature dominating the oceans. You came charging through with your power, stirring up chaos wherever you went, making everything murky and polluted with your presence.
Even the most powerful rulers who think they're untouchable will eventually face their downfall.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this message to Judean exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. The message was prompted by the impending downfall of Egypt, a significant regional power, serving as a warning against its influence and a declaration of its destruction.
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