John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 32:7
And when I shall put thee out ,.... As a candle is put out, or some great light or blazing torch is extinguished; such was the king of Egypt in his splendour and glory; but now should be like a lamp put out in obscure darkness, and all his brightness and glory removed from him, Job 18:5 , I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark ; with the smoke that should arise at the extinguishing of this lamp; or they should be covered with mourning, or clad in black, at the... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 32:1-16
Here, I. The prophet is ordered to take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, Ezek. 32:2. It concerns ministers to be much of a serious spirit, and, in order thereunto, to be frequent in taking up lamentations for the fall and ruin of sinners, as those that have not desired, but dreaded, the woeful day. Note, Ministers that would affect others with the things of God must make it appear that they are themselves affected with the miseries which sinners bring upon themselves by their sins.... read more