Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It shall be the basest of the kingdoms; neither shall it exalt itself any more above the nations: for I will diminish them, that they shall no more rule over the nations.

General references

Bible References

The basest

Ezekiel 17:6
It sprouted and became a vine, spreading low to the ground; its branches turning toward him, its roots were under itself. So it became a vine; it produced shoots and sent out branches.
Ezekiel 30:13
"'This is what the sovereign Lord says: I will destroy the idols, and put an end to the gods of Memphis. There will no longer be a prince from the land of Egypt; so I will make the land of Egypt fearful.
Zechariah 10:11
The Lord will cross the sea of storms and will calm its turbulence. The depths of the Nile will dry up, the pride of Assyria will be humbled, and the domination of Egypt will be no more.

Rule

Ezekiel 31:2
"Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and his hordes: "'Who are you like in your greatness?
Ezekiel 32:2
"Son of man, sing a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say to him: "'You were like a lion among the nations, but you are a monster in the seas; you thrash about in your streams, stir up the water with your feet, and muddy your streams.
Daniel 11:42
He will extend his power against other lands; the land of Egypt will not escape.
Nahum 3:8
You are no more secure than Thebes -- she was located on the banks of the Nile; the waters surrounded her, her rampart was the sea, the water was her wall.

General references

Obadiah 1:2
The Lord says, "Look! I will make you a weak nation; you will be greatly despised!

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