8 He had it planted in a good field by great waters so that it might put out branches and have fruit and be a strong vine.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 17:8

Commentary on Ezekiel 17:1-10

(Read Ezekiel 17:1-10)

Mighty conquerors are aptly likened to birds or beasts of prey, but their destructive passions are overruled to forward God's designs. Those who depart from God, only vary their crimes by changing one carnal confidence for another, and never will prosper.