יחזקאל, פרק ל״ב, פסוק ל״ב

The final prophecies concerning the fall of Egypt seal the ultimate fate of Pharaoh and his massive army, stripping them entirely of their earthly glory. Once viewing themselves as the pinnacle of civilization and striking terror into the hearts of the living, these forces now join the dead without a shred of honor, their former bravery completely forgotten [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The profound terror associated with Egypt carries a dual reality. The fear that Pharaoh previously instilled in others was never a product of his own independent power or bravery; rather, it was God who had temporarily granted him that strength. Moving forward, a dramatic shift occurs as God takes absolute control, declaring that He will now impose His own divine terror upon those very oppressors who once sowed fear [רד״ק]. This reversal is designed to magnify and sanctify God's name throughout the world [מלבי״ם].

This display of divine awe takes place specifically in the land of the living. Some understand this as a direct reference to the Land of Israel, a place where God will establish His own presence so completely that human terror will never rule there again [רש״י]. Another perspective suggests that the Land of Israel will serve as the actual battleground where God will break the wicked and execute true justice [מצודת דוד].

Following this overwhelming revelation of divine power, Pharaoh is forcibly brought down. His descent is entirely passive, highlighting his absolute helplessness [רד״ק, מנחת שי]. He is laid to rest among the uncircumcised and those slain in battle, accompanied by the vast multitudes of his defeated army [מצודת דוד, רד״ק]. Ultimately, the celebrated glory of Egypt is reduced to nothing, leaving behind only the profound disgrace of a ruler and his soldiers lying humiliated like the most common, nameless casualties of war [ביאור שטיינזלץ].