The Princes of Israel, Ezek 19:1-14

The Princes of Israel Ezek 19 is a lamentation for the princes of Israel, v.1.  The two princes about whom Ezekiel writes this lamentation are Jehoahaz and Jehoiachin, kings of Judah.  Both of them were taken captive.  Ezek 19:1-9 likens them to a lioness’s whelps.  And Ezek 19:10-14 likens them...

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Two Eagles and A Vine, Ezek 17:1-24

Ezek 17:1-24 is a parable of two great eagles and a vine.  It applies to the reigns of Jehoiachin and Zedekiah in Judah and their captivity in Babylon.  It’s ultimate fulfillment will be at the second advent when Jesus Christ destroys the antichrist and begins to reign. The Two Eagles...

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The Vine Tree, Ezek 15:1-8

The prophecy of the vine tree in Ezek 15:1-8 foretells the destruction of Jerusalem by fire.   The Vine Tree Typifies Israel The prophecy begins in v.2 with a comparison of the value of wood from the vine tree to the other trees in the forest.  Israel is like the...

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