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"I will also destroy the idols"

Text: Ezekiel 30:13

THE CITIES OF EGYPT

Egypt had many well-developed cities. These helped to make the nation wealthy and strong. However, the Lord warned Egypt that their famous cities would be destroyed.

“Thus says the Lord God:
‘I will also destroy the idols,
And cause the images to cease from Noph;
There shall no longer be princes from the land of Egypt;
I will put fear in the land of Egypt.
I will make Pathros desolate,
Set fire to Zoan,
And execute judgments in No.
I will pour My fury on Sin, the strength of Egypt;
I will cut off the multitude of No,
And set a fire in Egypt;
Sin shall have great pain,
No shall be split open,
And Noph shall be in distress daily.'”
Ezekiel 30:13-16

1. Idols were extensively worshiped in Egypt.

a) Every major city had its famous deity.

b) These shrines would be destroyed by the enemies.

c) The nation was that much weaker when its religious infrastructure fell.

2. The city of Noph.

a) It was more commonly known as Memphis.

b) It was the capital of Lower Egypt.

c) The images there would cease to exist.

d) The princes at Noph would be captured or executed.

e) Great fear would prevail when these things take place.

3. Pathros was a reference to Upper Egypt.

a) This region would become desolate.

b) Zoan, No and Sin

i) They were ancient cities.

ii) But they would not escape judgments.

iii) The strength that these cities contributed would come to an end.

4. The fury of the Lord.

a) This would be unleashed on Egypt.

b) Egypt would be set on fire.

c) The major cities would be inflicted with pain and distress.

d) Mighty Egypt would collapse as a nation under God’s wrathful judgment.