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it came about
This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. The prophecy against Egypt and its king continues. God told Egypt to remember what happened to Assyria when it became proud. The same things will now happen to Egypt.
in the eleventh year
"in the eleventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin". The eleventh year after King Jehoiachin was taken into exile in Babylon. See Ezekiel 26:1.
in the third month, on the first day of the month
"on the first day of the third month." This is the third month of the Hebrew calendar. This first day is near the beginning of June on Western calendars.
the word of Yahweh came
"Yahweh spoke this message". This introduces something that God told his prophets or his people. See Ezekiel 3:16.