Ezekiel 26:9 asv — And he shall set his battering engines against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.

American Standard Version

"And he shall set his battering engines against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers. "

— Ezekiel 26:9, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 26 — Context

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And her daughters that are in the field shall be slain with the sword: and they shall know that I am Jehovah.

7

For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will bring upon Tyre Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and a company, and much people.

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He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field; and he shall make forts against thee, and cast up a mound against thee, and raise up the buckler against thee.

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And he shall set his battering engines against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.

10

By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wagons, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.

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With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets; he shall slay thy people with the sword; and the pillars of thy strength shall go down to the ground.

12

And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise; and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses; and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the waters.

Ezekiel 26:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 26:9 say?
Ezekiel 26:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he shall set his battering engines against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers. ”
Where is Ezekiel 26:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 26:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 26, verse 9.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 26:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 26:9 in?
Ezekiel 26:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 26:9?
Ezekiel 26:9 reads (ASV): “And he shall set his battering engines against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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