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Ezekiel\u2019s prophecy to the kings of Judah in this chapter is conveyed through two parables: in the first, the royal family of Judah is compared to a family of lions; in the second, to a vine. To understand the significance of the first parable, the prophecy is compared with the historical events to which it refers.<\/span><\/p>\n

This second parable does not appear to be directed at any specific king of Judah; rather, it marks the end of the monarchy of the kings of Judah collectively. This parable is noticeably harsher than the previous one. The outcome in the first parable is the capture of the kings alive, whereas in the second parable nothing remains of the vine at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

This prophetic unit is entirely devoid of any mention of God\u2019s Name. The parable does not mention His Name, and \u2013 unlike the other parables that Ezekiel uses to convey his messages \u2013 no interpretation is supplied at its conclusion. This omission is especially glaring given the many instances in which Ezekiel\u2019s prophecy is attributed to God.<\/span><\/p>\n

The description of the fate of the last king of Judah, Zedekiah, appears as part of a series of prophecies in Chapter 21 that describe the end of the kingdom of Judah. The message it suggests is that the kings of Judah have been arrogant; they have not maintained, along with their role as kings, their subjugation to God and His charge. They have not upheld God\u2019s sanctity. In this way they have brought about the Destruction of Jerusalem and of the Temple.<\/span><\/p>\n

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