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Zephaniah 2:12

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

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Ye Ethiopians also Or, "as for ye Ethiopians also" {h}; not the Ethiopians in Africa beyond Egypt, at a distance from…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by My sword - Literally, “Ye Ethiopians also, the slain of My sword are they.”…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

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…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Zephaniah 2:12-15

The cup is going round, when Nebuchadnezzar is going on conquering and to conquer; and not only Israel's near…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Threat against Ethiopia

Ethiopia or Cush was the country lying south of Egypt. Stretching from Syene (Assouan)…