Ez 17:22-24

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God’s promise (Eze 17:22-24)

Returning to the former illustration, Ezekiel shows that God, not an eagle, will now take a branch from the top of the cedar tree. He will plant it on the top of a mountain, where it will grow into a huge and magnificent tree, bringing benefits to birds and animals of all kinds (Eze 17:22-23).

(From the Davidic line of kings God will take one, the Messiah, and through him establish a kingdom that will bring blessing to the whole world.) High trees will be made low and green trees will dry up, but God’s tree will flourish (Eze 17:24).

(Nations such as Babylon and Egypt will perish, but God’s kingdom will be exalted.)