Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 19:10

10 Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.

O thou Prince of Israel.

See ver. 2.

Frequently so compared Psal. 80.8.14, 15, 17. Isa. 3.14. and 5.2. and 27.2.

Either when thou wast first-born, as Ezekiel 16.6. or the Royal line thy Kingly race, or in the vigour of thy strength.

In a very fruitful soil.

And accordingly she did thrive, and brought forth much fruit, see chap. 17.8. Though she lost many thousands carried away, yet more were born, bred up, and trained up to useful arts, and imployments say some, but this too general. The Royal Family did spring like a Vine well watered.

Full of Children when Iosiah died, he left four behind him, beside other branches of the Royal line.

The 10th. verse begins the second part of the chapter.

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