A LAMENT FOR THE ROYAL HOUSE OF JUDAH This chapter is a poem in which the measure used for a dirge or elegy is more or less traceable throughout. It describes first a lioness, two of whose whelps are successively caught and taken away from her (Ezekiel 19:1), and next a vine with lofty branches, whi... [ Continue Reading ]
THY MOTHER] Hamutal, whom some suppose to be meant here, was one of the wives of Josiah, and the mother of Shallum (or Jehoahaz) and Zedekiah (2 Kings 23:31; 2 Kings 24:18). Jehoiakim, the other son of Josiah who became king, had a different mother (2 Kings 23:36). 3, 4. ONE OF HER WHELPS, etc.] Jeh... [ Continue Reading ]
IN WARD IN CHAINS] RV 'in a cage with hoops.' Lion cages are represented on the monuments.... [ Continue Reading ]
THY MOTHER] The language in this allegory is much more applicable to the nation than to Hamutal. IN THY BLOOD] a meaningless phrase. Perhaps we should read with RM 'in thy likeness.'... [ Continue Reading ]
STRONG RODS FOR THE SCEPTRES] a double figure. The rods represent both the kings and their sceptres. 12, 13. These vv. describe the final destruction and captivity of Judah.... [ Continue Reading ]
OUT OF A ROD, etc.] Zedekiah's rebellion was the cause of the ruin of the nation.... [ Continue Reading ]