Ezekiel 31:17
“They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the heathen.”
Ezekiel 31:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the heathen.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For they also shall go down with him to hell to them that are slain by the sword: and the arm of every one shall sit down under his shadow in the midst of the nations.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They also went down into Sheol with him unto them that are slain by the sword; yea, they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the nations.
- DARBYDarby
- They also went down into Sheol with him unto them that were slain with the sword, and that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the nations.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They also went down into Sheol with him to those who are slain by the sword; yes, those who were his arm, [that] lived under his shadow in the midst of the nations.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Also they with him have gone down to sheol, Unto the pierced of the sword, And ; his arm ; they dwelt in his shade in the midst of nations.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They also went down to the grave with you, those slain by the sword; and those who were your allies, who dwelt under your shadow among the nations.
Context: Ezekiel 31
15Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when he went down to the grave I caused a mourning: I covered the deep for him, and I restrained the floods thereof, and the great waters were stayed: and I caused Lebanon to mourn for him, and all the trees of the field fainted for him.
16I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and all the trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, shall be comforted in the nether parts of the earth.
17They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the heathen.
18To whom art thou thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of Eden? yet shalt thou be brought down with the trees of Eden unto the nether parts of the earth: thou shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
About Ezekiel 31: The Fall of Pharaoh
In Ezekiel 31, the prophet receives a message from God about the downfall of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Using the metaphor of a great cedar tree, God describes how Pharaoh's power and pride will be stripped away, and he will be brought low like an ordinary human.
Commentary
This chapter illustrates the contrast between human pride and God's sovereignty. Pharaoh thought he was invincible, but God revealed his ultimate power and authority. The image of the tree is a common metaphor in the Bible, representing strength and stability. In this case, however, the mighty cedar falls, reminding us that no one is above God's judgment. This chapter is a warning to all who think they can rule without accountability, that worldly power and greatness are fleeting, but God's justice lasts forever.