The burden of Egypt. “Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud, and comes to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt will melt within it.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. Egypt. Many refer this to the coming of Christ, ( Calmet.) at whose presence the idols fell down, and many saints adorned the country. Worthington.—But the prophet may also literally refer to the wars of the Assyrians against Egypt. Sabacon having retired, after reigning fifty years, Anysis, and afterwards the priest of Sethon, succeeded to the throne. The latter was attacked by Sennacherib. After his death, twelve kingdoms were formed, but Psammitichus reunited them, and had Nechao for his successor. Herod. ii. 141. 158.—Behold. The prophet speaks fourteen years before the attack of Sennacherib.—Cloud. Psalms 17:11. Some Fathers explain it of the blessed Virgin. Calmet.—Moved. Plundered by the Assyrians. Menochius.