Ezekiel 17:15
Context17:15 But this one from Israel’s royal family 1 rebelled against the king of Babylon 2 by sending his emissaries to Egypt to obtain horses and a large army. Will he prosper? Will the one doing these things escape? Can he break the covenant and escape?
Ezekiel 17:18
Context17:18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note 3 – he gave his promise 4 and did all these things – he will not escape!
1 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the member of the royal family, v. 13) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Heb “him”; the referent (the king of Babylon) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 tn The word הִנֵּה (hinneh, traditionally “behold”) indicates being aware of or taking notice of something.
4 sn Heb “hand.” “Giving one’s hand” is a gesture of promise (2 Kgs 10:15).