Ezekiel 26:9 web — He shall set his battering engines against your walls, and with his axes he shall break down your towers.

World English Bible

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

— Ezekiel 26:9, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 26 — Context

6

Her daughters who are in the field shall be slain with the sword: and they shall know that I am Yahweh.

7

For thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I will bring on Tyre Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and a company, and many people.

8

He shall kill your daughters in the field with the sword; and he shall make forts against you, and cast up a mound against you, and raise up the buckler against you.

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

They shall make a spoil of your riches, and make a prey of your merchandise; and they shall break down your walls, and destroy your pleasant houses; and they shall lay your stones and your timber and your 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 World English Bible reads: “He shall set his battering engines against your walls, and with his axes he shall break down your 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 (WEB): “He shall set his battering engines against your walls, and with his axes he shall break down your 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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