Ezekiel, 31

15. Thus says Yahweh: The day the cedar descended to the netherworld I made the depths mourn for it. I restrained its rivers and held back the abundant waters. Darkness covered Lebanon and all the trees of the field were faint.

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Ezekiel 31 describes the fall of Egypt's Pharaoh and its greatness compared to the majesty of a giant tree that was cut and fell. The topics covered include God's sovereignty over nations and the danger of arrogance and pride.

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