Ezekiel 30:15Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The leaders of Memphis, who held authority over Egypt at that time, will face their end. A great fear will seize all Egyptians when Tanis burns. Diospolis will meet its final ruin, and the mighty city of Sais will be afflicted with severe calamities; in summary, all of Egypt will be ravaged by adversaries as if by flames, causing turmoil that will reach even the land of Siena, which lies within. The nature of the attack will be sudden, as indicated by the proclamation that enemies will appear unexpectedly in Memphis. News of this will prompt the onset of battle. Furthermore, it was said that in Diospolis there would be scattering and overflowing waters, representing the collapse of its walls and the invasion of foes, like waters that surge and inundate every street and dwelling. To this, God added: