John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:16
Verse 16 It now follows, As I live, says the Lord Jehovah, in the dwelling of the king who placed him on a throne, shall he die. Although the Prophet had sufficiently shown that Zedekiah could not escape the penalty of his revolt, yet God here again comes forward, and swears by himself, or by his life, that he would punish Zedekiah. Hence the great stupidity of the people appears, for God never acts falsely by his own name, or brings it forward in vain, but when necessity demands it, he swears... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:20
I will spread my net upon him - See the note on Ezekiel 12:13 . read more