Ezekiel 31:5
Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth. Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth.
The verse pictures Assyria as a tree, a noble cedar in the garden of God, whose greatness increased like a tree as it grew. Its height exalted above all the trees of the field means its greatness and glory rose above all the surrounding trees, the other great nations. Its multiplied boughs and long, far-spreading branches picture the increase and wide extent of its power at the height of its prosperity, with great nations dwelling under its shadow. Its growth because of the multitude of waters means it had its root by great waters and received an abundant supply of water as it shot forth.
Those waters mean its supremacy came from unusual blessings. The description shows the realm's power and prosperity just before its fall, and its exaltation illustrates the pride that led to its judgment. Its rise and fall is rich in lessons for the nations of the earth today.