Ezekiel 26:7

For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.

For thus saith {H559} the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069}; Behold, I will bring {H935} upon Tyrus {H6865} Nebuchadrezzar {H5019} king {H4428} of Babylon {H894}, a king {H4428} of kings {H4428}, from the north {H6828}, with horses {H5483}, and with chariots {H7393}, and with horsemen {H6571}, and companies {H6951}, and much {H7227} people {H5971}.

"For here is what Adonai ELOHIM says: 'I will bring upon Tzor, from the north, N'vukhadretzar king of Bavel, king of kings, with horses, chariots, cavalry, and a great and powerful army.

For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops.

For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will bring upon Tyre Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and a company, and much people.

Ezekiel 26:7 is a direct and powerful prophetic declaration from the Lord GOD concerning the impending judgment upon the proud Phoenician city of Tyrus (Tyre). This verse specifically names the instrument of God's judgment: King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon, detailing the overwhelming force he would bring.

Context

This prophecy is part of a larger section in the book of Ezekiel (chapters 25-32) where God pronounces judgment against various nations surrounding Israel, including Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia. Tyre, a wealthy and influential maritime city-state, was known for its immense pride, its commercial power, and its perceived invincibility, built on an island. God's judgment against Tyre is initiated because of its gloating over Jerusalem's destruction, as seen in Ezekiel 26:2, viewing it as an opportunity to gain more trade. This verse marks the beginning of the detailed description of Tyre's downfall.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty: The declaration "Thus saith the Lord GOD" underscores that God is the ultimate orchestrator of historical events. He uses even powerful pagan rulers like Nebuchadrezzar as instruments to fulfill His divine will and execute His judgments.
  • Prophecy and Fulfillment: This verse provides a remarkably specific prophecy, naming the king, his origin ("from the north"), and the vast military might he would employ ("horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people"). Such specificity attests to the reliability of God's Word.
  • Judgment on Pride: Tyre's immense wealth and strategic location led to arrogance and a sense of self-sufficiency. This prophecy highlights that no human power, however great, can stand against the will of God, especially when it is fueled by pride and opposition to His purposes.
  • Overwhelming Force: The description of Nebuchadrezzar as "a king of kings" emphasizes his unparalleled authority and military dominance in the ancient Near East. This title, also used of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 2:37, signifies a monarch who ruled over other kings or tributary states, painting a picture of an unstoppable force directed by God.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew phrase "king of kings" (מֶלֶךְ מְלָכִים - melek melakhim) is significant. While here applied to Nebuchadnezzar to denote his supreme earthly power, it is a title that ultimately belongs to God Himself (e.g., Psalm 136:2) and, in the New Testament, to Jesus Christ (Revelation 19:16). Its application to Nebuchadnezzar here magnifies the human instrument chosen by God, demonstrating the extent of divine control even over the mightiest of earthly rulers.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 26:7 reminds us that God is actively involved in the affairs of nations and individuals. No earthly power, however mighty or secure, is beyond His reach or judgment. This offers both a warning against pride and a profound comfort for believers: God's ultimate plan will prevail. We are called to trust in His sovereignty, knowing that He uses all things, even geopolitical shifts and powerful leaders, to accomplish His eternal purposes and bring about His kingdom.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Nahum 2:3

    The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men [are] in scarlet: the chariots [shall be] with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken.

  • Nahum 2:4

    The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings.

  • Ezra 7:12

    Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect [peace], and at such a time.

  • Daniel 2:37

    Thou, O king, [art] a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.

  • Ezekiel 23:24

    And they shall come against thee with chariots, wagons, and wheels, and with an assembly of people, [which] shall set against thee buckler and shield and helmet round about: and I will set judgment before them, and they shall judge thee according to their judgments.

  • Jeremiah 52:32

    And spake kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that [were] with him in Babylon,

  • Daniel 2:47

    The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth [it is], that your God [is] a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.

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