Ezekiel 30:1

1 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Ezekiel 30:1 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 30:1

The word of the Lord came again unto me
Whether this prophecy was delivered about the time of that in the former part of the preceding chapter, namely, in the tenth year, tenth month, and twelfth day of it; or whether about the time that was which is recorded in the latter part of the chapter, in the seven and twentieth year of Jehoiachin's captivity, is not easy to say; I am inclined to think it was about the time of the latter, since the time of the fulfilment of it is said to be near, ( Ezekiel 30:3 ) : saying:
as follows:

Ezekiel 30:1 In-Context

1 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

2 "Son of man, prophesy. Say, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: Cry for that day!

3 The day is near. The day of the LORD is near. It will be a gloomy day, a time of trouble for the nations.

4 There will be war in Egypt and anguish in Ethiopia. Many Egyptians will fall dead. People will take away Egypt's wealth, and its foundations will be torn down.

5 Sudan, Put, Lud, all the Arabs, the Libyans, and people from the promised land will die in battle.