Online Resource Library
Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.com | DownloadMatthew Poole Commentary - Ezekiel 17:6 - 17:6
(Show All Books | Show All Chapters)
This Chapter Verse Commentaries:
It grew; both the king and kingdom.
Became a spreading vine; took root, grew up to a tolerable condition of riches, plenty, and prosperity.
Of low stature; but never reached the height of the cedar. Nebuchadnezzar, though he made Zedekiah king, yet kept him subject and dependent.
Turned; they grew and flourished, while they owned their state tributary to Babylon.
Toward him; Nebuchadnezzar, as their protector, benefactor, and sovereign lord.
The roots thereof; all the firmness, fruitfulness, and life of this state was in a subjection to the king of Babylon.
So; thus, in this order and manner of dependence, both the Jews and their king had life, growth, and verdure. Branches; greater and stronger boughs for present strength, beauty, and fruit.
Sprigs; younger and tenderer springles, as children, the hope of future times.