v1-9: Egypt and her neighbours judged, in the day of the Lord. This is something quite different from the disasters predicted in chapter 29. Like Jeremiah (Jer 46.9), Ezekiel lists the African allies of Egypt.

The prophet speaks of the Day of the Lord, elsewhere described in global terms (Zeph 1.14-16); here referring to Egypt.

From Migdol to Aswan (Syene), a reference to places along the Nile; from north to south, as in 29.10. Again, as in 29.12, Egypt would suffer desolation.

v10-12: The multitude of Egypt, a land of great numbers, but like the wisdom of Tyre, this proves useless against the might of Nebuchadnezzar, and the will of God. Nebuchadnezzar was God's instrument, as in 29.20.

v13-19: Man-made idols impotent against the invasion and destruction. Major Egyptian towns destroyed, including those inhabited by Jews, see Jer 44.1. By this defeat the people of Egypt would experience the power of God.

v20-26: After a gap of three months from 29.1, Egypt had already been weakened, pictured by Pharaoh's broken arm. She would suffer a further, more severe defeat, with both arms broken, his sword dropped, and thus unable to defend himself. As in 29.13, the people would be scattered through the countries.

Israel is warned elsewhere not to trust in Egypt; Is 31.1; 36.6.