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Zephaniah 2:12

Zephaniah 2:12
Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by my sword.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Ye Ethiopians also Or, "as for ye Ethiopians also" {h}; not the Ethiopians in Africa beyond Egypt, at a distance from the land of Israel, and the countries before mentioned; but the inhabitants of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by My sword - Literally, “Ye Ethiopians also, the slain of My sword are they.” Having summoned them to His throne, God speaks of them, not to them anymore;…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ye Ethiopians also - Nebuchadnezzar subdued these. See Jer 46:2, Jer 46:9; Eze 30:4, Eze 30:10. See also on Amo 9:7 (note).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Zephaniah 2:12-15

The cup is going round, when Nebuchadnezzar is going on conquering and to conquer; and not only Israel's near neighbours, but those that lay more remote, must be reckoned with for the wrongs they have…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Threat against Ethiopia

Ethiopia or Cush was the country lying south of Egypt. Stretching from Syene (Assouan) southward, it corresponded to Nubia and the modern Soudan. Its capital is supposed to…