Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.
Ethiopia, Libya, Lydia, and all their mixed populations, plus Chub and everyone who made deals with them, they're all going down together when the fighting starts.
When judgment comes, it doesn't matter who you know or what alliances you've made, everyone connected goes down together.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, delivering God's warnings of judgment against nations that opposed Israel and aligned with Egypt. In this verse, he specifically prophesies the downfall of Egypt's allies, such as Ethiopia, Libya, Lydia, and other groups, as part of a broader oracle foretelling the collapse of Egyptian power amid regional conflicts. This reflects the historical reality of ancient Near Eastern warfare, where alliances were fragile and empires like Babylon rose to dominate.
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