EZEKIEL 17:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.”
The treaty ensures that the kingdom remains insignificant and cannot exalt itself, surviving only through obedience to Babylon and maintenance of the covenant. The reduction of Judah's political status represents the necessary humiliation that accompanies defeat and vassalage, yet preserves the nation from total annihilation. This limited restoration demonstrates God's patience, offering opportunity for renewed covenant faithfulness.
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