Zephaniah 2:12-15 WEB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:12

Ye Ethiopians also ,.... Or, "as for ye Ethiopians also" F8 גם א־תאם כושים "etiam ad vos Aethiopes quod attinet", Piscator. ; not the Ethiopians in Africa beyond Egypt, at a distance from the land of Israel, and the countries before mentioned; but the inhabitants of Arabia Chusea, or Ethiopia, which lay near to Moab and Ammon; these should not escape, but suffer with their neighbours, who sometimes distressed the people of the Jews, and made war with them, being nigh them; see 2... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:13

And he will stretch out his hand against the north ,.... Either the Lord, or Nebuchadnezzar his sword; who, as he would subdue the nations that lay southward, he would lead his army northward against the land of Assyria, which lay to the north of Judea, as next explained: and destroy Assyria ; that famous monarchy, which had ruled over the kingdoms of the earth, now should come to an end, and be reduced to subjection to the king of Babylon: and will make Nineveh a desolation ; which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:14

And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her ,.... In the midst of the city of Nineveh; in the streets of it, where houses stood, and people in great numbers walked; but now only should be seen the cottages of shepherds, and flocks of sheep feeding or lying down, as is before observed of the sea coast of the Philistines, Zephaniah 2:6 , all the beasts of the nations ; that is, all sorts of beasts, especially wild beasts, in the several parts of the world, should come and dwell here;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:15

This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly ,.... Once exceeding populous, and the inhabitants full of mirth and gaiety, abounding with wealth and riches, and indulging themselves in all carnal delights and pleasures; and, being well fortified, thought themselves out of all danger, and were careless and unconcerned, not fearing any enemy that should attack them; imagining their city was impregnable and invincible: these are the words of the prophet, concluding his prophecy concerning... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:12

Ye Ethiopians also - Nebuchadnezzar subdued these. See Jeremiah 46:2 , Jeremiah 46:9 ; Ezekiel 30:4 , Ezekiel 30:10 . See also on Amos 9:7 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:13

He will - destroy Assyria - He will overthrow the empire, and Nineveh, their metropolitan city. See on Jonah and Nahum. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:14

And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her - Nineveh was so completely destroyed, that its situation is not at present even known. The present city of Mossoul is supposed to be in the vicinity of the place where this ancient city stood. The cormorant קאת kaath ; and the bittern, קפד kippod . These Newcome translates, "The pelican and the porcupine." Their voice shall sing in the windows - The windows shall be all demolished; wild fowl shall build their nests in them, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:15

This is the rejoicing city - The city in which mirth, jocularity, and pleasure, reigned without interruption. And wag his hand - Will point her out as a mark and monument of Divine displeasure. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:12

Verse 12 The Prophet extends farther the threatened vengeance, and says, that God would also render to the Ethiopians the reward which they deserved; for they had also harassed the chosen people. But if God punished that nation, how could Ammon and Moab hope to escape? For how could God spare so great a cruelty, since he would visit with punishment the remotest nations? For the hatred of the Moabites and of the Ammonites, as we have said, was less excusable, because they were related to the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:13

Verse 13 The Prophet proceeds here to the Assyrians, whom we know to have been special enemies to the Church of God. For the Moabites and the Ammonites were fans only, as we have elsewhere seen, as they could not do much harm by their own strength. Hence they stirred up the Assyrians, they stirred up the Ethiopians and remote nations. The meaning, then, is, that no one of all the enemies of the Church would be left unpunished by God, as every one would receive a reward for his cruelty. He... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 2:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 2:13

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