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Zephaniah 2:12 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Zephaniah 2:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 2 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by my sword.”
Zephaniah 2:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Zephaniah 2:12
Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by my sword (gam-atem Kushiim chalalei charbi hemah)—A terse, sudden announcement. 'Ethiopians' (Kushim) refers to Nubia/Cush, south of Egypt, ruling Egypt during the 25th Dynasty (715-663 BC).The brevity is striking—no explanation, no elaboration. God's sword (charbi) indicates direct divine agency, though executed through human armies (Babylon). This brief oracle may refer to Nebuchadnezzar's Egyptian campaign (568 BC, Ezekiel 29:19-20) which affected Ethiopian/Cushite territories. The sword imagery recalls Ezekiel 32:11: 'The sword of the king of Babylo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 2:12
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“and anguish shall be in Ethiopia”
“young and old”
“the Holy One of Israel”
“the land of the rustling of wings”
“you horses; and rage”
“from the uttermost part of heaven”
“Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations”
“Yahweh”
“how long will it be before you be quiet? put up yourself into your scabbard; rest”
“the rod of my anger”