to go down into Egypt] To seek help from the Egyptians against the Assyrians and the Chaldeans, Chap. 31. 1. & 36. 6. Ezekiel 17:15. Jer. 47. 5, 7. not asked at my mouth] Not consulting with God, Joshua 9:14. either by Priest; as 1 Samuel 23:9-10. or by Prophet; as 1 Kings 22:7. shadow] Protection. Psalms 91:1. Lamentations 4:20.