“He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.”
He will stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape—prophesying comprehensive conquest extending even to Egypt, indicating the northern king's ultimate military success and territorial dominion. The emphasis on Egypt's inability to escape emphasizes the completeness of conquest. This represents the apex of the northern kingdom's power.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a note on this verse
0/2000
No notes on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!