the children of Noph and Tahapanes] The Egyptians: for these were two principall cities of Egypt. Isaiah 19:13. & Isaiah 30:4. have broken the crown of thy head] Or, fed on thy crown. Deuteronomy 33:12. Isaiah 8:8. They spoil the best part of thee: Isaiah 1:6. or, do grievously vex thee. Deuteronomy 33:12.