Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus ... in a pleasant place - that is, in looking towards Tyrus (on whose borders Ephraim lay) I saw Ephraim beautiful in situation like her (Ezekiel 26:1-28:26).
is planted - as a fruitful tree; image suggested by the meaning of “Ephraim” (Hos 9:11).
bring forth his children to the murderer - (Hos 9:16; Hos 13:16). With all his fruitfulness, his children shall only be brought up to be slain.