8-11. Vauntings of the Assyrians. Illustrated by the self-laudatory
inscriptions of Assyria deciphered by HINCKS.
princes . . . kings--Eastern satraps and governors of provinces
often had the title and diadem of kings. Hence the title, "King of
kings," implying the greatness of Him who was over them
(Eze 26:7;
Ezr 7:12).
JFB.
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