Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 17:8

8 It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.

By Nebuchadnezzar in a very, hopeful condition, where it might have thrived, been fruitful, and flourished. But they, both King and People were unthankful, and discontented and by sinful courses seek to better themselves; they had no great or just cause to complain of Nebuchadnezzars usage towards them, but out of pride, ambition and ingratitude joined with perjury, they revolt, and provoke Gods wrath, and Nebuchadnezzars rage against them.

Marginal references: Heb. field.