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"It was beautiful in greatness"

Text: Ezekiel 31:7

THE BEAUTY OF ASSYRIA

The Assyrian Empire was historically a vast and mighty kingdom. The rulers of the Assyrian kingdom spread its ambitions far and wide. They were superior to many other nations in comparison.

“Therefore its height was exalted above all the trees of the field;
Its boughs were multiplied,
And its branches became long because of the abundance of water,
As it sent them out.
All the birds of the heavens made their nests in its boughs;
Under its branches all the beasts of the field brought forth their young;
And in its shadow all great nations made their home.
Thus it was beautiful in greatness and in the length of its branches,
Because its roots reached to abundant waters.”
Ezekiel 31:5-7

1. The description of Assyria was that of the mighty Cedar in Lebanon.

a) The Assyrians were the overlords of many nations, including Syria.

b) The Cedar was a majestic and much-admired tree in this region.

2. The magnificence of a tree is measured:

a) With reference to its height.

b) With reference to its branches.

c) With reference to its water supply.

d) With reference to its deep roots.

e) With reference to the birds of the air and the beasts in its vicinity.
All of them felt safe in the protection the Cedar tree gave.

3. On all counts, Assyria passed all the tests.

a) Assyria reached great heights as an empire.

b) It had many branches (cities that made up Assyria).

c) Many nations were proud they were associated with Assyria.

d) The Assyrian rulers ensured deep roots for its growth.

e) Assyria was described as “beautiful”.

These remarks were made in contrast to Egypt!