Daily Devotions
Ezekiel
"He will slay with the sword"
Text: Ezekiel 26:8
KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR
The Babylonians were the ones who conquered the Assyrians. With each passing year, Nebuchadnezzar became stronger. The Babylonians were ambitious and had plans to conquer many lands. Tyre was one of the targets of the Babylonians.
“For thus says the Lord God:
‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings,
with horses, with chariots, and with horsemen,
and an army with many people.
He will slay with the sword your daughter villages in the fields;
he will heap up a siege mound against you,
build a wall against you, and raise a defense against you.'”
Ezekiel 26:7-8
1. A word from the Lord God.
a) A formal reference to God was utilized.
b) He was the sovereign Lord and God.
c) He had jurisdiction over Tyre too.
2. God forewarned Tyre.
a) He will bring Nebuchadnezzar who was king of the Babylonians.
b) He will come from the North to invade Tyre.
3. Nebuchadnezzar
a) He was called “king of kings”.
b) He will come with a very strong army:
i) With horses.
ii) With chariots.
iii) With horsemen.
iv) With a huge army.
4. The plans of Nebuchadnezzar.
a) He will slay the daughter villages.
b) He will lay siege to Tyre.
c) He will build a wall around Tyre.
d) He will make a strong defense against Tyre.
e) Tyre will be sacked by Nebuchadnezzar.