A cedar in Lebanon. — Lebanon is mentioned only because it was the place where the most famous cedars grew in their greatest perfection. Assyria did, indeed, at one time possess Lebanon, but this was never its home or seat of empire. The word “shroud” in the description refers to the thickness of the shade of the branches.
Among the thick boughs. — Rather, among the clouds. (See Note on Ezekiel 19:11.Comp. also Ezekiel 31:10; Ezekiel 31:14.)