Ezekiel 30:17 kjva — The young men of Aven and of Pi–beseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The young men of Aven and of Pi–beseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity."

— Ezekiel 30:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 30 — Context

14

And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No.

15

And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I will cut off the multitude of No.

16

And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great pain, and No shall be rent asunder, and Noph shall have distresses daily.

17

The young men of Aven and of Pi–beseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity.

18

At Tehaphnehes also the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the yokes of Egypt: and the pomp of her strength shall cease in her: as for her, a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall go into captivity.

19

Thus will I execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

20

And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first month, in the seventh day of the month, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

Ezekiel 30:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 30:17 say?
Ezekiel 30:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The young men of Aven and of Pi–beseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity.”
Where is Ezekiel 30:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 30:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 30, verse 17.
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 30:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 30:17 in?
Ezekiel 30:17 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 30:17?
Ezekiel 30:17 reads (KJVA): “The young men of Aven and of Pi–beseth shall fall by the sword: and these cities shall go into captivity.” 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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