17 Now in the twenty-seventh e year , in the first month, on the first of the month , the word of the Lord came to me saying , 18 "Son of man , Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his army labor hard against Tyre ; every head was made bald and every shoulder was rubbed bare . But he and his army had no wages from Tyre for the labor that he had performed against it." 19 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD , "Behold , I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon . And he will carry off her wealth and capture her spoil and seize her plunder ; and it will be wages for his army . 20 "I have given him the land of Egypt for his labor which he performed , because they acted for Me," declares the Lord GOD .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 29:17-20
Commentary on Ezekiel 29:17-21
(Read Ezekiel 29:17-21)
The besiegers of Tyre obtained little plunder. But when God employs ambitious or covetous men, he will recompense them according to the desires of their hearts; for every man shall have his reward. God had mercy in store for the house of Israel soon after. The history of nations best explains ancient prophecies. All events fulfil the Scriptures. Thus, in the deepest scenes of adversity, the Lord sows the seed of our future prosperity. Happy are those who desire his favour, grace, and image; they will delight in his service, and not covet any earthly recompence; and the blessings they have chosen shall be sure to them for ever.