“Which among the trees
Of Eden
Was like you
In glory,
Or in greatness?
Now you shall be
Brought down
With the trees
Of Eden
To the world below.
You shall lie
Among the uncircumcised.
You shall lie
With those who were killed
By the sword.
‘This is Pharaoh
With his entire hoard.’
Says Yahweh God.”
Yahweh God revealed the meaning of the big cedar tree. There is very little suspense, since it is Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and the multitude of his people with him. The other trees were those kings and people associated with Egypt that relied on him for their existence. Once again, there was a comparison of this great cedar tree with the trees from the Garden of Eden. Which was more glorious or great? The great cedar tree would be brought down with the trees from the Garden of Eden to the world below. Thus, they would lie down with the uncircumcised and those killed by the sword.