Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 17:22

22 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twig, a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent.

Whereas the Judgments threatned might seem to threaten the utter extirpation of the seed of David; now the Lord is pleased to assure its continuance, and the raising of the Messiah from that house according to promise.

Nebuchadnezzar took and planted, and I will also take and plant saith the Lord.

Of the royal seed of the House of David; of the highest branch that is Heir to the Throne, in the Type Zoro[illegible: 1 letter]abel, in the Antitype, Messiah.

Both set or plant, and give increase to his Kingdom, that from a tender one, he should grow up to great strength, victory, and glory.

Upon Mount Sion, Psal. 2.6. or as Isa. 2.2, 3.

Not for outward splendor, but for spiritual advantages above other Nations in the Church, eminent.