10. tree—So the Assyrian is compared to a "cedar" (Eze 31:3; compare Eze 17:24).
in the midst of the earth—denoting its conspicuous position as the center whence the imperial authority radiated in all directions.
10. tree—So the Assyrian is compared to a "cedar" (Eze 31:3; compare Eze 17:24).
in the midst of the earth—denoting its conspicuous position as the center whence the imperial authority radiated in all directions.