Eze 29:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. staff of reed to ... Israel-- alluding to the reeds on the banks of the Nile, which broke if one leaned upon them (see on ; ). All Israel's dependence on Egypt proved hurtful instead of beneficial ( ).

‏ Ezekiel 29:6

6. staff of reed to ... Israel--alluding to the reeds on the banks of the Nile, which broke if one leaned upon them (see on Eze 29:4; Is 36:6). All Israel's dependence on Egypt proved hurtful instead of beneficial (Is 30:1-5).