Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 17:6

6 And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.

Both the King and Kingdom.

Took root, grew up to a tolerable condition of riches, plenty and prosperity.

But never reacht the height of the Cedar, Nebuchadnezzar, though he made Zedekiah King, yet kept him subject and dependent.

They grew and flourisht, while they owned their state tributary to Babylon.

All the firmness, fruitfulness, and life of this state, was in a subjection to the King of Babylon.

Thus, in this order and manner of dependence, both the Jews and their King had life, growth, and verdure.

Younger and tenderer springles, as Children the hope of future times.

Nebuchadnezzar as their protector, benefactor, and sovereign Lord.

Greater, and stronger boughs for present strength, beauty, and fruit.