Ezekiel 31:17

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

They also went down into hell with him to them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelled under his shadow in the middle of the heathen.

American King James Version (AKJV)

They also went down into hell with him to them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelled under his shadow in the middle of the heathen.

American Standard Version (ASV)

They also went down into Sheol with him unto them that are slain by the sword; yea, they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the nations.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And they will go down with him to the underworld, to those who have been put to the sword; even those who were his helpers, living under his shade among the nations

Webster's Revision

They also went down into the grave with him to them that are slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shade in the midst of the heathen.

World English Bible

They also went down into Sheol with him to those who are slain by the sword; yes, those who were his arm, [that] lived under his shadow in the midst of the nations.

English Revised Version (ERV)

They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain by the sword; yea, they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the nations.

Definitions for Ezekiel 31:17

Heathen - People; nations; non-Jews.
Hell - The valley of Hinnom.

Clarke's Ezekiel 31:17 Bible Commentary

They also went down into hell with him - Into remediless destruction.

Barnes's Ezekiel 31:17 Bible Commentary

His arm ... - The subject princes who were his strength and support in war.

Wesley's Ezekiel 31:17 Bible Commentary

31:17 They also - His neighbouring kings. Hell - Perished with him, and went to those whom God had slain for their pride and wickedness.They that were his arm - His loyal and faithful subjects and friends, on whom he relied, and by whom he acted.