Ezekiel 17:15

17:15 But this one from Israel’s royal family ¹  rebelled against the king of Babylon ²  by sending his emissaries to Egypt to obtain horses and a large army. Will he prosper? Will the one doing these things escape? Can he break the covenant and escape?

Ezekiel 17:18

17:18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note ³  – he gave his promise ⁴  and did all these things – he will not escape!

[17:15]  ¹ tn Heb “he”; the referent (the member of the royal family, v. 13) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[17:15]  ² tn Heb “him”; the referent (the king of Babylon) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[17:18]  ³ tn The word הִנֵּה (hinneh, traditionally “behold”) indicates being aware of or taking notice of something.

[17:18]  ⁴ sn Heb “hand.” “Giving one’s hand” is a gesture of promise (2 Kgs 10:15).