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28:20-23 Oracle against Sidon. Sidon is often mentioned alongside Tyre (e.g., Jer. 25:22; 47:4; Joel 3:4; Zech. 9:2), an association that survived into NT times (e.g., Matt. 11:21-22; Luke 10:13-14). This brief oracle is, on one hand, reminiscent of the collection in Ezekiel 25 (cf. 25:1-2 and 28:20-21) and continues the geographical sequence begun there. On the other hand, it contains no accusation against Sidon, but simply announces divine opposition to it.
28:22 Behold, I am against you will also be the opening formula in the Egypt oracles (29:3), forming a link to the following collection. Concern for God's glory and holiness picks up the underlying theme of ch. 25 (see note on 25:3).
28:23 This trio of pestilence, blood, and sword is characteristic of Ezekiel.
