Overview
Pi-Beseth, also known as Bubastis, was an important city in ancient Egypt located in the Nile Delta region. The prophet Ezekiel referenced this city when pronouncing God's judgment against Egypt and its allies during the time of Nebuchadnezzar's campaigns.
Key Scriptures
"The young men of On and of Pi-beseth shall fall by the sword, and the women shall go into captivity" (Ezekiel 30:17, ESV).
This passage appears in a broader oracle where God declares His judgment: "I will set fire to Egypt; Zoan shall writhe in anguish and be the first to feel my wrath, though its fortresses will be destroyed" (Ezekiel 30:16, ESV).
Application
This reference reminds believers that God's sovereignty extends over all nations and peoples, and His justice will ultimately be executed against those who oppose His purposes, encouraging confidence in His providential control of history.