Ezekiel 17:18

Easy To Read Version

But the king of Judah won’t escape. Why? Because he ignored his agreement. He broke his promise to Nebuchadnezzar.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:15

After Jehu left there, he met Jehonadab son of Recab. Jehonadab was on his way to meet Jehu. Jehu greeted Jehonadab and said to him, “Are you a faithful friend to me, as I am to you? [123] ”

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the leaders, soldiers, and all of King David’s sons accepted Solomon as king and obeyed him.

2 Chronicles 30:8

Don’t be stubborn like your ancestors {\cf2\super [364]} were. But obey the Lord with a willing heart. Come to the Most Holy Place. {\cf2\super [365]} The Lord has made the Most Holy Place to be holy forever. Serve the Lord your God. Then the Lord’s fearful anger will turn away from you.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I say you should always obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.

Lamentations 5:6

We made an agreement with Egypt.\par We also made an agreement with Assyria {\cf2\super [34]} \par to get enough bread.\par

Ezekiel 17:15

But this new king tried to rebel against Nebuchadnezzar anyway! He sent messengers to Egypt to ask for help. The new king asked for many horses and soldiers. Now, do you think the new king of Judah will succeed? Do you think the new king will have enough power to break the agreement and escape punishment?”

Ezekiel 17:16

The Lord my Master says, “By my life, I promise this new king will die in Babylonia! Nebuchadnezzar made this man the new king of Judah. But this man broke his promise with Nebuchadnezzar. This new king ignored that agreement.

Ezekiel 17:19

The Lord my Master makes this promise: “By my life, I swear that I will punish the king of Judah. Why? Because he ignored my warnings. He broke our agreement.

Ezekiel 21:23

Those \{magic\} signs mean nothing to the people of Israel. They have the promises they made. But \{the Lord\} will remember their sin! Then the Israelites will be captured.”