Ezekiel 32:30
New International Version
“All the princes of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down with the slain in disgrace despite the terror caused by their power. They lie uncircumcised with those killed by the sword and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.

New Living Translation
“All the princes of the north and the Sidonians are there with others who have died. Once a terror, they have been put to shame. They lie there as outcasts with others who were slaughtered by the sword. They share the shame of all who have descended to the pit.

English Standard Version
“The princes of the north are there, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who have gone down in shame with the slain, for all the terror that they caused by their might; they lie uncircumcised with those who are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.

Berean Standard Bible
All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down in disgrace with the slain, despite the terror of their might. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bear their shame with those who descend to the Pit.

King James Bible
There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

New King James Version
There are the princes of the north, All of them, and all the Sidonians, Who have gone down with the slain In shame at the terror which they caused by their might; They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword, And bear their shame with those who go down to the Pit.

New American Standard Bible
“There also are the chiefs of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror resulting from their might, in shame went down with the slain. So they lay down uncircumcised with those killed by the sword and bore their disgrace with those who go down to the pit.

NASB 1995
“There also are the chiefs of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror resulting from their might, in shame went down with the slain. So they lay down uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bore their disgrace with those who go down to the pit.

NASB 1977
“There also are the chiefs of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror resulting from their might, in shame went down with the slain. So they lay down uncircumcised with those slain by the sword, and bore their disgrace with those who go down to the pit.

Legacy Standard Bible
“There also are the chiefs of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror resulting from their might, in shame went down with the slain. So they lay down uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bore their dishonor with those who go down to the pit.

Amplified Bible
“The princes of the north are there also, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror resulting from their power, have gone down in shame with the slain. So they lay down uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bore their disgrace with those who go down to the pit.

Christian Standard Bible
All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there. They went down in shame with the slain, despite the terror their strength inspired. They lie down uncircumcised with those slain by the sword. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there. They went down in shame with the slain, despite the terror their strength inspired. They lie down uncircumcised with those slain by the sword. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit.

American Standard Version
There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who are gone down with the slain; in the terror which they caused by their might they are put to shame; and they lie uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

Contemporary English Version
The graves of the rulers of the north are there, as well as those of the Sidonians. Their powerful armies once terrified enemies. Now they lie buried in the world of the dead, where they are disgraced like other soldiers killed in battle.

English Revised Version
There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; in the terror which they caused by their might they are ashamed; and they lie uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"All the rulers from the north and all the people from Sidon are there. They, too, went down with the dead. They are disgraced because they terrified people with their power. They were godless people. Now they lie with those who were killed in battle. They suffer disgrace with those who went down to the pit.

Good News Translation
"All the princes of the north are there, and so are the Sidonians. Their power once spread terror, but now they go down in disgrace with those killed in battle and are laid to rest, uncircumcised. They share the disgrace of those who go down to the world of the dead.

International Standard Version
"All of the princes from the North are there, along with the Sidonians, who have gone down in shame to join those who have been killed because of all the terror they caused by their military might. They lie dead, uncircumcised, with those who have been killed violently. They will bear their shame, along with those who descend into the Pit.

Majority Standard Bible
All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down in disgrace with the slain, despite the terror of their might. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bear their shame with those who descend to the Pit.

NET Bible
"All the leaders of the north are there, along with all the Sidonians; despite their might they have gone down in shameful terror with the dead. They lie uncircumcised with those killed by the sword, and bear their shame with those who descend to the pit.

New Heart English Bible
"There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who are gone down with the slain; in the terror which they caused by their might they are put to shame; and they lie uncircumcised with those who are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.

Webster's Bible Translation
There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, who are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

World English Bible
“There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who have gone down with the slain. They are put to shame in the terror which they caused by their might. They lie uncircumcised with those who are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
There [are] princes of the north, "" All of them, and every Zidonian, "" Who have gone down with the pierced in their terror, "" They are ashamed of their might, "" And they lie uncircumcised with the pierced of the sword, "" And they bear their shame with those going down to the pit.

Young's Literal Translation
There are princes of the north, All of them, and every Zidonian, Who have gone down with the pierced in their terror, Of their might they are ashamed, And they lie uncircumcised with the pierced of the sword, And they bear their shame with those going down to the pit.

Smith's Literal Translation
There the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians who went down with the wounded; with their terror being ashamed of their strength; and they shall lie uncircumcised with the wounded of the sword, and bear their shame with those going down to the pit.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
There are all the princes of the north, and all the hunters: who were brought down with the slain, fearing, and con- founded in their strength: who slept uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and have borne their shame with them that go down into the pit.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All the leaders of the north are in that place, with all the hunters, who were brought down with the slain, fearful and confounded in their strength, who have gone to sleep uncircumcised, with those who were slain by the sword. And they have borne their disgrace, with those who descend into the pit.

New American Bible
There are the generals of the north and all the Sidonians Who have gone down with the slain, because of the terror their might inspired. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword, And bear their shame with those who have gone down into the pit.

New Revised Standard Version
The princes of the north are there, all of them, and all the Sidonians, who have gone down in shame with the slain, for all the terror that they caused by their might; they lie uncircumcised with those who are killed by the sword, and bear their shame with those who go down to the Pit.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
There are princes of the north, all of them and all the Zidonians, who are gone down with those that are slain by the sword, ashamed and fallen from their might; and they lie uncircumcised with those that are slain by the sword, and have borne their shame with those who go down to the pit.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
There are the Rulers of the north and all the Tsidonians who descended with those killed by the sword, when they were ashamed and were overthrown from their might, and the uncircumcised have slept with those killed by the sword, and they bore their shame with those going down to the pit
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
There are the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, who are gone down with the slain, ashamed for all the terror which they caused by their might, and they lie uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
There are the princes of the north, even all the captains of Assur, who go down slain to Hades: they lie uncircumcised among the slain with the sword together with their terror and their strength, and they have received their punishment with them that go down to the pit.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Egypt Cast into the Pit
29Edom is there, and all her kings and princes, who despite their might are laid among those slain by the sword. They lie down with the uncircumcised, with those who descend to the Pit. 30All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down in disgrace with the slain, despite the terror of their might. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bear their shame with those who descend to the Pit. 31Pharaoh will see them and be comforted over all his multitude—Pharaoh and all his army, slain by the sword, declares the Lord GOD.…

Cross References
Isaiah 14:9-11
Sheol beneath is eager to meet you upon your arrival. It stirs the spirits of the dead to greet you—all the rulers of the earth. It makes all the kings of the nations rise from their thrones. / They will all respond to you, saying, “You too have become weak, as we are; you have become like us!” / Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket.

Jeremiah 50:27
Kill all her young bulls; let them go down to the slaughter. Woe to them, for their day has come—the time of their punishment.

Revelation 20:13-15
The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. / Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. / And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Isaiah 34:2-3
The LORD is angry with all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will devote them to destruction; He will give them over to slaughter. / Their slain will be left unburied, and the stench of their corpses will rise; the mountains will flow with their blood.

Jeremiah 25:33
Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground.

Revelation 19:17-18
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.”

Isaiah 66:24
“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”

Jeremiah 51:39
While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast, and I will make them drunk so that they may revel; then they will fall asleep forever and never wake up, declares the LORD.

Revelation 6:15-17
Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Isaiah 14:15-20
But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. / Those who see you will stare; they will ponder your fate: “Is this the man who shook the earth and made the kingdoms tremble, / who turned the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who refused to let the captives return to their homes?” ...

Jeremiah 48:44
“Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD.

Revelation 18:2
And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.

Isaiah 38:18
For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

Jeremiah 9:22
Declare that this is what the LORD says: “The corpses of men will fall like dung upon the open field, like newly cut grain behind the reaper, with no one to gather it.”

Revelation 14:10-11
he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”


Treasury of Scripture

There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.

the princes.

Ezekiel 38:6,15
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee…

Ezekiel 39:2
And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:

Jeremiah 25:22
And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the isles which are beyond the sea,

and bear

Ezekiel 32:24,25
There is Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, which caused their terror in the land of the living; yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit…

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Ezekiel 32
1. A lamentation for the fearful fall of Egypt
11. The sword of Babylon shall destroy it
17. It shall be brought down to hell, among all the uncircumcised nations














All the princes of the north
This phrase refers to the leaders and rulers from the northern regions, possibly including nations like Assyria and Babylon. Historically, these were powerful empires known for their military prowess and influence. The Hebrew word for "princes" (נְשִׂיאִים, nesi'im) often denotes leaders with authority and power. The mention of "the north" is significant, as it was from the north that many of Israel's enemies came, symbolizing a place of threat and judgment.

and all the Sidonians
The Sidonians were inhabitants of Sidon, a prominent city in ancient Phoenicia, known for its wealth and maritime prowess. The inclusion of the Sidonians highlights the reach of God's judgment, extending even to those who were not direct enemies of Israel but were part of the broader pagan world. The Sidonians were often associated with idolatry and pagan practices, which were abominations in the eyes of the God of Israel.

are there
This phrase indicates their presence in the realm of the dead, specifically in Sheol, the Hebrew concept of the grave or the abode of the dead. It underscores the universality of death and judgment, where earthly power and status hold no sway.

they went down in shame
The Hebrew word for "shame" (בְּבוּשָׁה, b'vushah) conveys a sense of disgrace and dishonor. Despite their earthly might and influence, these rulers face humiliation in death. This serves as a sobering reminder of the ultimate futility of pride and earthly power when confronted with divine judgment.

with the slain
This phrase emphasizes their fate among those who have been killed, likely in battle. It reflects the common biblical theme that those who live by the sword often die by the sword, and it serves as a warning against reliance on military might.

despite the terror their might inspired
Here, the text acknowledges the fear and awe these rulers once commanded. The Hebrew word for "terror" (חִתָּתָם, chittatam) suggests a dread or fear that their power instilled in others. Yet, despite this, they are brought low, illustrating the transient nature of human power compared to God's eternal sovereignty.

They lie uncircumcised
In the Hebrew context, circumcision was a sign of the covenant between God and His people, Israel. To be "uncircumcised" (עֲרֵלִים, arelim) was to be outside of this covenant, often symbolizing impurity or being cut off from God's promises. This phrase indicates their spiritual separation and lack of covenant relationship with God.

with those slain by the sword
This reiterates their fate among the defeated and emphasizes the violent end that comes to those who oppose God's will. The sword is often a symbol of divine judgment throughout the Scriptures.

and bear their disgrace
The word "disgrace" (כְּלִמָּה, kelimah) speaks to the enduring shame and dishonor they carry, even in death. It is a powerful reminder of the consequences of living in opposition to God's ways.

with those who descend to the Pit
The "Pit" (בּוֹר, bor) is another term for Sheol, the place of the dead. This phrase underscores the finality of their judgment and the common destiny of all who reject God. It serves as a call to repentance and faithfulness, highlighting the hope of redemption for those who turn to God.

(30) The princes of the north.--The word is not the same as that used for the princes of Edom in Ezekiel 32:29. That refers to the heads of the Edomite tribes, but this is thought to imply enfeoffed or vassal princes. However this may be, from the connection with the Zidonians it is clear that not the far north is intended, but perhaps chieftains of Syria, Damascus, and the like.

The Zidonians.--With the rise of Tyre, Zidon had long since lost its pre-eminence among the Ph?nician cities; but it was still an important and an independent city, and was doomed to far greater humiliation in the future.

Verse 30. - There be the princes of the north. The noun for "princes" is different from that of Ver. 29, and has the sense of "vassal rulers," as in Joshua 13:21; Micah 5:4. So we have the "kings of the north" in Jeremiah 25:26. The fact that they are coupled with the Zidonians (it is suggestive that Ezekiel names these rather than the Tyrians) points in the direction of Northern Syria, including cities like Damascus, Hamath, Arpad, and others.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כֻּלָּ֖ם (kul·lām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the leaders
נְסִיכֵ֥י (nə·sî·ḵê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5257: Something poured out, a libation, a molten image, a prince

of the north
צָפ֛וֹן (ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the Sidonians
צִֽדֹנִ֑י (ṣi·ḏō·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6722: Sidonians -- an inhabitant of Sidon

are there;
שָׁ֣מָּה (šām·māh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

they
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

went down
יָרְד֣וּ (yā·rə·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

in disgrace
בּוֹשִׁ֔ים (bō·wō·šîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed

with
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

the slain,
חֲלָלִ֗ים (ḥă·lā·lîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted

despite the terror
בְּחִתִּיתָ֤ם (bə·ḥit·tî·ṯām)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2851: Terror

of their might.
מִגְבֽוּרָתָם֙ (miḡ·ḇū·rā·ṯām)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory

They lie
וַיִּשְׁכְּב֤וּ (way·yiš·kə·ḇū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7901: To lie down

uncircumcised
עֲרֵלִים֙ (‘ă·rê·lîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6189: Having foreskin (uncircumcised)

with
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

those slain
חַלְלֵי־ (ḥal·lê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted

by the sword
חֶ֔רֶב (ḥe·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

and bear
וַיִּשְׂא֥וּ (way·yiś·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

their shame
כְלִמָּתָ֖ם (ḵə·lim·mā·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3639: Insult, reproach, ignominy

with
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

those who descend
י֥וֹרְדֵי (yō·wr·ḏê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

to the Pit.
בֽוֹר׃ (ḇō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 953: A pit, cistern, well


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