King James Version

What Does Ezekiel 19:9 Mean?

Ezekiel 19:9 in the King James Version says “And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice ...” — study this verse from Ezekiel chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. in chains: or, in hooks”

Ezekiel 19:9 · KJV

Context

7

And he knew their desolate palaces, and he laid waste their cities; and the land was desolate, and the fulness thereof, by the noise of his roaring. their desolate: or, their widows the fulness: or, all it containeth

8

Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces, and spread their net over him: he was taken in their pit.

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And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. in chains: or, in hooks

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. in: or, in thy quietness, or, in thy likeness

11

And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
'And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel.' The young lion's final fate: imprisoned, chained, brought to Babylon, silenced. 'That his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel' indicates permanent removal from power. The roaring lion becomes a mute captive. Complete humiliation and powerlessness.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Jehoiachin spent 37 years in Babylonian prison before Evil-Merodach released him to house arrest (2 Kings 25:27-30, Jeremiah 52:31-34). Though treated kindly in later years, he never returned to Israel or regained power. The Davidic line continued through him (Matthew 1:11-12), but his reign ended in shame.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does God's faithfulness to David's covenant persist even through judgment?
  2. What hope remains when leadership fails catastrophically?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 17 words
וַֽיִּתְּנֻ֤הוּ1 of 17

“And they put”

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

בַסּוּגַר֙2 of 17

“him in ward”

H5474

an inclosure, i.e., cage (for an animal)

בַּֽחַחִ֔ים3 of 17

“in chains”

H2397

a ring for the nose (or lips)

יְבִאֻ֙הוּ֙4 of 17

“and brought”

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶל5 of 17
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מֶ֣לֶךְ6 of 17

“him to the king”

H4428

a king

בָּבֶ֑ל7 of 17

“of Babylon”

H894

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

יְבִאֻ֙הוּ֙8 of 17

“and brought”

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

בַּמְּצֹד֔וֹת9 of 17

“him into holds”

H4685

a fastness or (beseiging) tower

לְמַ֗עַן10 of 17
H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

לֹא11 of 17
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִשָּׁמַ֥ע12 of 17

“should no more be heard”

H8085

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

קוֹל֛וֹ13 of 17

“that his voice”

H6963

a voice or sound

ע֖וֹד14 of 17
H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

אֶל15 of 17
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הָרֵ֥י16 of 17

“upon the mountains”

H2022

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃17 of 17

“of Israel”

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Study Guide

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 19:9 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 19:9 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 36:6Ezekiel 6:2Jeremiah 36:30-312 Kings 24:15Ezekiel 19:7Ezekiel 36:1

Places in This Verse

Babylon 1Settlement · Modern: Babylon · 32.54°N, 44.42°E296 verses across 15 books
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