Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 17:7

7 There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and behold, this vine did bend her roots towards him, and shot forth her branches towards him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.

This is the second part of the Parable.

i. e. The King of Egypt whether A[illegible: 1 letter]ies, or H[illegible: 3 letters]ra, or what other was his name we need not curiously enquire, 'twas King of Egypt, ver. 15.

Vid. ver. 3.

Z[illegible: 1 letter]dekiah, his Nobles and People.

Sought the friendship and help of the King of Egypt.

Sent Embassadours, made a Covenant, and trusted to the power of Egypt to defend her branches.

That they might adde to their greatness, and prosperous condition, as Trees grow by due and seasonable watering them.

Alluding to the manner of irrigation used in Egypt, by furrows or trenches to convey the water unto their Plantations from the River Nilus.