Reading for February 26th

Reead Ezekiel 30.1-9 In 30.1-19: The third oracle concerning Egypt. In verse 1: This section contains four oracles. In verses 2-5: God instructs Ezekiel to lament for Egypt and Ethopia. Egypt was ruled by an Ethopian dynasty during the late seventh and early sixth centuries BCE (see Isa 20). The prophet employs the "Day of the Lord" motif (Am 5.18-20; Isa 2.6-21; 13.34; Zeph 1.2-18; 2.1-13). Put and Luci: See comments on 27.10-11. In verses 6-9: This oracle draws on the "Day of Lord" materials in Isaiah. Proud might shall come down; Isa 2.6-21. Messengers shall go out: Isa 18.1-2. Comments or Questions..