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Ezekiel 26:10 Β· KJV

"By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the buckler against thee.
9And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.
10By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.
11With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets: he shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong garrisons shall go down to the ground.
12And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the imagery of destruction resonate with you?

2

What does it mean for you to witness the downfall of prideful entities?

3

When have you felt the impact of external forces shaking your foundations?

Life Application

pride

Reflect on areas in your life where pride may lead to downfall. Consider humility as a strength.

security

Evaluate what gives you a false sense of security and how to build a more stable foundation.

Places in This Verse

Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)

Tyre was an ancient Phoenician city known for its trade and maritime strength. It was a key player in the Mediterranean economy and culture.

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