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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.
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A Leader's Fall is Never Alone
Commentators explain that the fall of a great power, like the Assyrian empire in this allegory, is never an isolated event. Those who were its 'arm' (allies and supporters) and those who 'dwelt under its shadow' (dependents seeking protection) were dragged down into the same fate. This illustrates the principle that when great and proud leaders or nations fall, many others fall with them.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Effect of Assyria’s fall.
I covered the deep - To cover with sackcloth was an expression of mourning ([Reference Ezekiel 27:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They also went down to hell with him To the grave with him; many of his nobles, princes, generals, soldiers, and subjects…
The king of Egypt resembled the king of Assyria in his greatness: here we see he also resembles him in his pride. And he shall resemble him in his …
