Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 4:8

8 And behold, I will lay bands upon thee, and thou shalt not turn thee from one side to another, till thou hast ended thy siege.

Who ever were the persons that laid bonds on Ezekiel in chap. 3. ver. 25. here 'tis plain that the Lord doth it.

If the Prophet represent the Besieged Citizens who must be Captives in Bonds, then 'tis likely these Bonds were visible and material, that they might be a teaching sign and admonition, that as they saw the Prophet in them, so certainly he should see that come to pass which was signified by them. If he represent the Chaldaeans as those who were by divine power as fast bound to this siege, till the City be taken, as he was tyed to the place whence he could not stir a foot; then invisible bonds which none feel or see but the Prophet, may suffice, these assuring him that those could move no more from the Seige then he from that side he lay on. And though the Egyptian Army make some diversion, yet it is very like the Seige was not quite raised, but they kept the City blockt up, whilest the grosse of the Army drew off to fight Pharaohs Army, according to that Ier. 37.9. the Chaldeans shall not depart.

Plural Heb. Seiges either because 'twas like two Seiges by that little interruption of 3 or four moneths or else because of the length and soreness thereof.

Marginal references: Heb. from t[illegible: 1 letter]y side to thy side.