Lux Domini
At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.

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Interpretation

The prophecy of the destruction of Egypt is very full. Those who take their lot with God's enemies, shall be with them in punishment.

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This thought runs through Ezekiel 30:17-19.

Glossary

Egypt Place
The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.
Tahpanhes Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Defenneh.