Ezekiel 17:15
But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?
Context
This verse from Ezekiel Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. The allegory of two eagles and a vine: Nebuchadnezzar the first eagle planted Israel as a vine; Zedekiah's appeal to Egypt (the second eagle) will be judged. But God himself will plant a tender twig on the high mountain — …
Other Translations
But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? shall he break the covenant, and yet escape?
And he rebelleth against him, To send his messengers to Egypt, To give to him horses, and much people, Doth he prosper? doth he escape who is doing these things? And hath he broken covenant and escaped?
But he went against his authority in sending representatives to Egypt to get from them horses and a great army. Will he do well? will he be safe who does such things? if the agreement is broken will he be safe?
Cross References
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