Ezekiel 17:22-24 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 17:22-24

When the royal family of Judah was brought to desolation by the captivity of Jehoiachin and Zedekiah it might be asked, ?What has now become of the covenant of royalty made with David, that his children should sit upon his throne for evermore? Do the sure mercies of David prove thus unsure?? To this it is sufficient for the silencing of the objectors to answer that the promise was conditional. If they will keep my covenant, then they shall continue, Ps. 132:12. But David's posterity broke the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 17:22

Thus saith the Lord God ,.... Lest it should be thought, by the above prophecies, that the tribe of Judah should be utterly lost, and the family of David extinct, and the promise to him void, that he should have one of his seed to sit upon his, throne for evermore, Psalm 132:11 ; it is here in a figurative manner signified, that of his seed the Messiah should be raised up, by whom the church and kingdom of God would be brought into a flourishing state and condition: I will also take of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 17:23

In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it ,.... In the highest part of the land of Israel, as Jerusalem is said to be by the Jewish writers; the land of Israel, they say, particularly Kimchi upon the place, was higher than all other lands, and Jerusalem was the highest part of that land; here the Messiah preached and wrought his miracles, even in the mountain of the Lord's house, the temple; and here the first Christian church was planted and established: and it shall bring... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 17:24

And all the trees of the field shall know ,.... All the nations of the World, and the great ones, and the mighty men of the earth, shall know, own, and acknowledge, when the above things are accomplished: that I the Lord have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish : some by the high and green tree understand Zedekiah, who was brought low; and by the "low" and "dry tree", Jeconiah, who was raised by the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:22

I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar - I will raise up another monarchy, which shall come in the line of David, namely, the Messiah; who shall appear as a tender plant, as to his incarnation; but he shall be high and eminent; his Church, the royal city, the highest and purest ever seen on the face of the earth. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:23

In the mountain of the height of Israel - He shall make his appearance at the temple, and found his Church at Jerusalem. Shalt bring forth boughs - Apostles, evangelists, and their successors in the Gospel ministry. And bear fruit - Multitudes of souls shall be converted by their preaching. And under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing - All the nations of the earth shall receive his Gospel. In the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell - Trust in him alone for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:24

All the trees of the field shall know - All the people of Israel and of Chaldea. I the Lord have brought down the high tree - Have dethroned Jehoiachin. Have exalted the low tree - Put Zedekiah, brother of Jehoiachin, in his place. Have dried up the green tree - Zedekiah, who had numerous children, but who were all slain before his eyes at Riblah. And have made the dry tree to flourish - Have raised up a rod out of the stem of Jesse, the family of David being then apparently... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:22

Verse 22 Here the Prophet begins to treat of the restoration of the nation and kingdom. Thus this prophecy without doubt refers to Christ, because although in some sense God had pity on the people when they enjoyed the liberty of returning under Cyrus and Darius, yet what is here written was never fully exhibited except under Christ. It is indeed true, as I have elsewhere expressed, that when the prophets promise restoration to the Church, that they do not restrict their discourse to the person... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:23

Verse 23 When God announces that the twig which he will plant shall become a lofty cedar, he shows by lofty words that the increase of Christ’s kingdom shall be so wonderful, that it shall surpass the common rule of nature; which indeed was shadowed forth in the person of Zerubbabel, who was chosen to bring back the people from their sad and disgraceful captivity. (Ezra 2:2; Haggai 1:14.) For it does not naturally happen that a twig increases in a short time to a lofty cedar, for we know how... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:24

Verse 24 In this verse the Prophet signifies that God’s work would be memorable. For when he says that all trees should feel themselves in God’s hand and power, to raise what was fallen, and to cast down and to prostrate what was elevated, he doubtless expresses no common action. By trees he means all the kings of the earth, and all possessed of any dignity. For he follows up his own metaphor: as he called the kingdom of Christ a tree or cedar which grew from a small twig, so he now speaks... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 17:22-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 17:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 17:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 17:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 17:24

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