EZEKIEL 17
God used allegories to arouse interest and capture attention. Jesus used parables for the same purpose (Matt. 13:10–17).
The great eagle (Nebuchadnezzar) came to Jerusalem (Lebanon) and took to Babylon the top branch of the cedar (King Jehoiachin). He left some of the seed (King Zedekiah), which grew into a low vine. Zedekiah made a covenant to be loyal to Babylon, but then he broke it (vv. 15,
The cedar represents the Davidic dynasty. One day God will take a lowly young twig from David’s line (Jesus Christ) and will establish His glorious kingdom (Isa. 11:1–9). But before He can enter into that glory, He must suffer for the sins of the world.
“O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!”