Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he took a member of the royal family and made a treaty with him, putting him under oath. He also carried away the leading men of the land, New Living Translation He made a treaty with a member of the royal family and forced him to take an oath of loyalty. He also exiled Israel’s most influential leaders, English Standard Version And he took one of the royal offspring and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath (the chief men of the land he had taken away), Berean Standard Bible He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, Berean Literal Bible And he took from the seed of the king, and he cut with him a covenant, and he brought him in under oath—for the mighty ones of the land he had taken away— King James Bible And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and hath taken an oath of him: he hath also taken the mighty of the land: New King James Version And he took the king’s offspring, made a covenant with him, and put him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land, New American Standard Bible Then he took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land, NASB 1995 ‘He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land, NASB 1977 ‘And he took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land, Legacy Standard Bible He took one of the royal seed and cut a covenant with him and brought him under oath. He also took away the dominant one of the land, Amplified Bible And he took a member of the royal family [the king’s uncle, Zedekiah] and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took the important leaders of the land, Berean Annotated Bible He took a member of the royal family \the royal seed/ and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, Christian Standard Bible He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he took away the leading men of the land, Holman Christian Standard Bible He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he took away the leading men of the land, American Standard Version And he took of the seed royal, and made a covenant with him; he also brought him under an oath, and took away the mighty of the land; Contemporary English Version He chose someone from the family of Judah's king and signed a treaty with him, then made him swear to be loyal. He also led away other important citizens, English Revised Version and he took of the seed royal, and made a covenant with him; he also brought him under an oath, and took away the mighty of the land: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he took someone from the royal family, made a treaty with him, and made him promise to be loyal. He took away the leading citizens from Judah Good News Translation He took one of the king's family, made a treaty with him, and made him swear to be loyal. He took important men as hostages International Standard Version Then he took one of the royal descendants, made a covenant with him, and put him under an oath of loyalty, taking the leaders of the land captive NET Bible He took one from the royal family, made a treaty with him, and put him under oath. He then took the leaders of the land New Heart English Bible and he took of the royal family, and made a covenant with him; he also brought him under an oath, and took away the mighty of the land; Webster's Bible Translation And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and hath taken an oath from him: he hath also taken the mighty of the land: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, World English Bible He took one of the royal offspring, and made a covenant with him. He also brought him under an oath, and took away the mighty of the land, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he takes of the seed of the kingdom, "" And makes a covenant with him, "" And brings him into an oath, "" And he has taken the mighty of the land, Berean Literal Bible And he took from the seed of the king, and he cut with him a covenant, and he brought him in under oath—for the mighty ones of the land he had taken away— Young's Literal Translation And he taketh of the seed of the kingdom, And maketh with him a covenant, And bringeth him in to an oath, And the mighty of the land he hath taken, Smith's Literal Translation And he will take from the seed of the kingdom and cut out with him a covenant, and he will bring him in with an oath, and he took the mighty of the land: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall take one of the king's seed, and make a covenant with him, and take an oath of him. Yea, and he shall take away the mighty men of the land, Catholic Public Domain Version And he will take one from the offspring of the king, and he will strike a pact with him and receive an oath from him. Moreover, he will take away the strong ones of the land, New American Bible After removing the nobles from the land, he then took one of the royal line And made a covenant with him, binding him under oath, New Revised Standard Version He took one of the royal offspring and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath (he had taken away the chief men of the land), Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall take one of the offspring of the royal family, and make a covenant with him and take an oath of him; and he shall carry away the rulers of the land, so that they may not boast again, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall take from the seed of the kingdom and covenant a covenant with him, also he enters into an oath with him and he takes the Rulers of the land that they will not be exalted OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and he took of the seed royal, and made a covenant with him, and brought him under an oath, and the mighty of the land he took away; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall take of the seed royal, and shall make a covenant with him, and shall bind him with an oath: and he shall take the princes of the land: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable Explained…12“Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon. 13He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, 14so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant.… Cross References He took a member of the royal family 2 Kings 24:12 Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. 2 Kings 24:15 Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 2 Chronicles 36:10 In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem. and made a covenant with him, 1 Kings 20:34 Ben-hadad said to him, “I will restore the cities my father took from your father; you may set up your own marketplaces in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria.” “By this treaty I release you,” Ahab replied. So he made a treaty with him and sent him away. Joshua 9:15 And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. 2 Samuel 5:3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. putting him under oath. 2 Chronicles 36:13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. 2 Kings 11:4 Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son 1 Kings 2:42 the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ Then he carried away the leading men of the land, 2 Kings 24:14 He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. Daniel 1:3-4 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— / young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans. Jeremiah 24:1 After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD. 2 Kings 24:17 Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah. Jeremiah 37:1 Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made Zedekiah son of Josiah the king of Judah, and he reigned in place of Coniah son of Jehoiakim. Daniel 1:1-2 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. Jeremiah 52:3-4 For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. / So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. Treasury of Scripture And has taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and has taken an oath of him: he has also taken the mighty of the land: hath taken Ezekiel 17:5 He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. 2 Kings 24:17 And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah. Jeremiah 37:1 And king Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah. taken an oath of him. 2 Chronicles 36:13 And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel. Jeremiah 5:2 And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely. he hath also 2 Kings 24:15,16 And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, and the king's mother, and the king's wives, and his officers, and the mighty of the land, those carried he into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon… Jeremiah 24:1 The LORD shewed me, and, behold, two baskets of figs were set before the temple of the LORD, after that Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon had carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, and the princes of Judah, with the carpenters and smiths, from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon. Jeremiah 29:2 (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) Jump to Previous Agreement Carried Chief Covenant Family Great Kingdom King's Leading Maketh Member Mighty Oath Putting Royal SeedJump to Next Agreement Carried Chief Covenant Family Great Kingdom King's Leading Maketh Member Mighty Oath Putting Royal SeedEzekiel 17 1. Under the parable of two eagles and a vine11. is shown God's judgment upon Jerusalem for revolting from Babylon to Egypt 22. God promises to plant the cedar of the Gospel He took a member of the royal family This phrase refers to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, who took Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, into captivity. The "member of the royal family" is Zedekiah, Jehoiachin's uncle, whom Nebuchadnezzar installed as a puppet king. This action is part of the larger context of the Babylonian exile, a significant event in Israel's history where the leadership and many people of Judah were taken to Babylon. This reflects the fulfillment of God's warnings through prophets like Jeremiah about the consequences of Judah's disobedience. and made a covenant with him putting him under oath Then he carried away the leading men of the land Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. He is the author of the book of Ezekiel, which contains prophecies and visions concerning Israel and other nations. 2. The King of Babylon The ruler who took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him. This refers to Nebuchadnezzar, who played a significant role in the exile of the Israelites. 3. The Royal Family Member This refers to Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, who was placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar and made to swear allegiance to him. 4. Covenant A solemn agreement or promise, often made before God. In this context, it refers to the political and binding agreement between Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar. 5. Leading Men of the Land The nobles and influential figures of Judah who were taken into exile, weakening the nation's leadership and autonomy. Teaching Points The Importance of Keeping CovenantsCovenants, especially those made before God, are sacred and binding. Breaking them can lead to severe consequences, as seen in the fate of Zedekiah and Judah. God's Sovereignty in Political Affairs God is in control of nations and their leaders. The events in Ezekiel 17:13 demonstrate how God uses political situations to fulfill His purposes. The Consequences of Disobedience Zedekiah's failure to honor his covenant with Nebuchadnezzar led to the downfall of Jerusalem. Disobedience to God and His appointed authorities can lead to personal and communal ruin. The Role of Leadership and Accountability Leaders are accountable for their actions and decisions. Zedekiah's poor leadership had dire consequences for the entire nation of Judah. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 17:13?2. How does Ezekiel 17:13 illustrate consequences of breaking covenants with God? 3. What lessons on leadership can we learn from Ezekiel 17:13? 4. How does Ezekiel 17:13 connect with God's covenant faithfulness throughout Scripture? 5. In what ways can we apply the warnings of Ezekiel 17:13 today? 6. How does "putting him under oath" reflect God's expectations for integrity? 7. Why did the king break his oath in Ezekiel 17:13? 8. How does Ezekiel 17:13 reflect God's view on covenant faithfulness? 9. What historical events does Ezekiel 17:13 refer to? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 17? 11. What does the tabernacle of David refer to? 12. How do the Old and New Covenants differ? 13. Does Ezekiel 17:12-15's account of Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon conflict with the historical timeline recorded in 2 Kings 24-25? 14. Why does Nehemiah resort to physical force (Nehemiah 13:25) to enforce marriage laws, and doesn't this contradict other scriptures urging gentleness and compassion? What Does Ezekiel 17:13 Mean He took a member of the royal familyNebuchadnezzar, the “great eagle” of the chapter (Ezekiel 17:3), removed King Jehoiachin and then chose Jehoiachin’s uncle Mattaniah, renaming him Zedekiah (2 Kings 24:17; Jeremiah 37:1). By selecting someone from David’s own line, the Babylonian king could: • keep Judah’s throne occupied, soothing the people’s hope that the dynasty survived (2 Samuel 7:16). • ensure loyalty, since Zedekiah owed his very position to Babylon (2 Kings 24:17). • remind Judah that even its royal seed now bent to foreign rule, a vivid fulfillment of earlier warnings (Deuteronomy 28:36). and made a covenant with him Zedekiah entered a formal treaty with Babylon, a covenant backed by political power but acknowledged by God Himself (Ezekiel 17:18). Covenant language stresses more than a casual agreement: • Babylon promised security if Judah remained submissive (Jeremiah 27:8–11). • Judah pledged allegiance, effectively exchanging independence for survival (2 Kings 24:20). • God observed the pact, holding Zedekiah accountable for keeping his word (Ezekiel 17:19). putting him under oath The oath sealed Zedekiah’s covenant. 2 Chronicles 36:13 notes he “rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear allegiance by God.” Key implications: • An oath invoked the Lord’s name; breaking it became a direct offense against God (Numbers 30:2; Ecclesiastes 5:4–6). • Obedience to the oath would have spared Jerusalem’s final destruction (Jeremiah 38:17). • Zedekiah’s later defiance (Ezekiel 17:15) exposed spiritual unfaithfulness, not just political folly (Ezekiel 17:19–21). Then he carried away the leading men of the land To prevent rebellion, Nebuchadnezzar deported Judah’s officials, craftsmen, and warriors (2 Kings 24:14–16; Jeremiah 29:2). Their exile served multiple purposes: • stripping Jerusalem of military strength and administrative skill, keeping it weak (Isaiah 39:6–7). • planting influential Judeans in Babylon, where God would shepherd them (Jeremiah 29:4–7). • signaling that continued resistance would bring harsher judgment, a warning later ignored (Ezekiel 17:20–21). summary Ezekiel 17:13 records Babylon’s calculated installation of Zedekiah, the covenant and oath that bound him, and the removal of Judah’s leaders. The verse underscores God’s sovereignty: even foreign rulers serve His purposes. It also makes clear that promises, once sworn—especially in God’s name—carry weighty moral obligations. Zedekiah’s eventual breach of this oath would not only spark Babylon’s siege but invite divine judgment, proving that faithfulness to covenant is never optional in God’s economy. Hebrew He tookוַיִּקַּח֙ (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take a member of the royal הַמְּלוּכָ֔ה (ham·mə·lū·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4410: Something ruled, a realm family מִזֶּ֣רַע (miz·ze·ra‘) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity and made וַיִּכְרֹ֥ת (way·yiḵ·rōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant a covenant בְּרִ֑ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant with him, אִתּ֖וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among putting וַיָּבֵ֤א (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go him under oath. בְּאָלָ֔ה (bə·’ā·lāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 423: An imprecation Then he carried away לָקָֽח׃ (lā·qāḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the leading men אֵילֵ֥י (’ê·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree of the land, הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Ezekiel 17:13 NIVEzekiel 17:13 NLT Ezekiel 17:13 ESV Ezekiel 17:13 NASB Ezekiel 17:13 KJV Ezekiel 17:13 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 17:13 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 17:13 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 17:13 French Bible Ezekiel 17:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 17:13 And he took of the seed royal (Ezek. 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