‏ Ezekiel 17:3

Verse 3. A great eagle] Nebuchadnezzar. See Jer 48:40; 49:22; Da 7:4. And see here, Eze 17:12, where it is so applied.

Great wings] Extensive empire.

Long-winged] Rapid in his conquests.

Full of feathers] Having multitudes of subjects.

Divers colours] People of various nations.

Came unto Lebanon] Came against Judea.

The highest branch] King Jehoiachin he took captive to Babylon.

The cedar] The Jewish state and king.

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