King James Version
What Does Ezekiel 19:4 Mean?
“The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and they brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt.”
Context
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And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions.
3
And she brought up one of her whelps: it became a young lion, and it learned to catch the prey; it devoured men.
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The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and they brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt.
5
Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her whelps, and made him a young lion.
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And he went up and down among the lions, he became a young lion, and learned to catch the prey, and devoured men.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(4) **Brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt.**—Jehoahaz was conquered by Pharaohnecho, deposed, and carried captive (2Kings 23:33; 2Chronicles 36:4). “Chains” is literally *nose-rings, *keeping up the figure of the lion. In the first part of the verse also there is allusion to the custom of assembling the neighbourhood to secure a lion or other wild beast.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Ezekiel 19:4 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to Ezekiel 19:4
2 Kings 23:33-34
→2 Chronicles 36:4
→2 Chronicles 36:6
→Jeremiah 22:11-12
→Jeremiah 22:18
→2 Kings 23:31
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge