Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The nations heard about him, and he was trapped in their pit. They led him with hooks to the land of Egypt. New Living Translation Then the nations heard about him, and he was trapped in their pit. They led him away with hooks to the land of Egypt. English Standard Version The nations heard about him; he was caught in their pit, and they brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. Berean Standard Bible When the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt. Berean Literal Bible And the nations heard of him; he was caught in their pit, and they brought him with the hooks to the land of Egypt. King James Bible The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and they brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt. New King James Version The nations also heard of him; He was trapped in their pit, And they brought him with chains to the land of Egypt. New American Standard Bible ‘Then nations heard about him; He was caught in their trap, And they brought him with hooks To the land of Egypt. NASB 1995 ‘Then nations heard about him; He was captured in their pit, And they brought him with hooks To the land of Egypt. NASB 1977 ‘Then nations heard about him; He was captured in their pit, And they brought him with hooks To the land of Egypt. Legacy Standard Bible Then nations heard about him; He was captured in their pit, And they brought him with hooks To the land of Egypt. Amplified Bible ‘The nations heard about him; He was captured in their pit, And they brought him with hooks To the land of Egypt. Berean Annotated Bible When the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt (land of bondage). Christian Standard Bible When the nations heard about him, he was caught in their pit. Then they led him away with hooks to the land of Egypt. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the nations heard about him, he was caught in their pit. Then they led him away with hooks to the land of Egypt. American Standard Version The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit; and they brought him with hooks unto the land of Egypt. Contemporary English Version When the nations heard of him, they trapped him in a pit, then they used hooks to drag him to Egypt. English Revised Version The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit: and they brought him with hooks unto the land of Egypt. GOD'S WORD® Translation The nations heard about him, caught him in their pit, and brought him with hooks to Egypt. Good News Translation The nations heard about him and trapped him in a pit. With hooks they dragged him off to Egypt. International Standard Version The nations heard about him. He had become caught in their trap. They brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. NET Bible The nations heard about him; he was trapped in their pit. They brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. New Heart English Bible The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit; and they brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. Webster's Bible Translation The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and they brought him with chains to the land of Egypt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt. World English Bible The nations also heard of him. He was taken in their pit; and they brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd nations hear of him, "" He has been caught in their pit, "" And they bring him to the land of Egypt in chains. Berean Literal Bible And the nations heard of him; he was caught in their pit, and they brought him with the hooks to the land of Egypt. Young's Literal Translation And hear of it do nations, In their pit it hath been caught, And they bring it in with chains unto the land of Egypt. Smith's Literal Translation And the nations will hear concerning him; in their pit he was taken, and they will bring him with hooks to the land of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the nations heard of him, and took him, but not without receiving wounds: and they brought him in chains into the land of Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Gentiles heard about him, and they seized him, but not without receiving wounds. And they led him away in chains to the land of Egypt. New American Bible Nations heard about him; in their pit he was caught; They took him away with hooks to the land of Egypt. New Revised Standard Version The nations sounded an alarm against him; he was caught in their pit; and they brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe nations also heard of his fame; he was taken in their pit, and they brought him with a bridle to the land of Egypt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the nations heard his fame and he was seized in their net, and they brought him with a bridle to the land of Egypt OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the nations assembled against him, He was taken in their pit; And they brought him with hooks Unto the land of Egypt. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the nations heard a report of him; he was caught in their pit, and they brought him into the land of Egypt in chains. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament for the Princes of Israel…3She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. 4When the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt. 5When she saw that she had waited in vain, that her hope was lost, she took another of her cubs and made him a young lion.… Cross References When the nations heard of him, 2 Kings 23:33-34 And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he could not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. / Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died. 2 Chronicles 36:4 Then Neco king of Egypt made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt. Jeremiah 22:10-12 Do not weep for him who is dead; do not mourn his loss. Weep bitterly for him who is exiled, for he will never return to see his native land. / For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return, / but he will die in the place to which he was exiled; he will never see this land again.” he was trapped in their pit. Ezekiel 12:13 But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. Psalm 35:7-8 For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul. / May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Jeremiah 18:20 Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them. With hooks they led him away Amos 4:2 The Lord GOD has sworn by His holiness: “Behold, the days are coming when you will be taken away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks. 2 Chronicles 33:11 So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. Ezekiel 29:4 But I will put hooks in your jaws and cause the fish of your streams to cling to your scales. I will haul you up out of your rivers, and all the fish of your streams will cling to your scales. to the land of Egypt. Hosea 11:5 Will they not return to the land of Egypt and be ruled by Assyria because they refused to repent? Hosea 8:13 Though they offer sacrifices as gifts to Me, and though they eat the meat, the LORD does not accept them. Now He will remember their iniquity and punish their sins: They will return to Egypt. Deuteronomy 28:68 The LORD will return you to Egypt in ships by a route that I said you should never see again. There you will sell yourselves to your enemies as male and female slaves, but no one will buy you.” 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 Kings 23:34 Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died. 2 Chronicles 36:6 Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. Jeremiah 22:11-12 For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return, / but he will die in the place to which he was exiled; he will never see this land again.” Treasury of Scripture The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and they brought him with chains to the land of Egypt. 2 Kings 23:31,33,34 Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah… 2 Chronicles 36:4,6 And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt… Jeremiah 22:11,12,18 For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more: … Jump to Previous Alarm Assembled Captured Caught Chains Egypt Hear Heard Hole Hooks Led Nations News Nose-Rings Pit Pulling Sounded TrappedJump to Next Alarm Assembled Captured Caught Chains Egypt Hear Heard Hole Hooks Led Nations News Nose-Rings Pit Pulling Sounded TrappedEzekiel 19 1. A lamentation for the princes of Israel, by the parable of a lion whelping in a pit10. and for Jerusalem, under the parable of a wasted vine When the nations heard of him This phrase refers to the surrounding nations becoming aware of the young lion, symbolizing a Judean prince or king. Historically, this could relate to the political dynamics of the time, where smaller nations like Judah were often caught in the power struggles between larger empires such as Egypt and Babylon. The "nations" likely include these powerful entities that had vested interests in the region. he was trapped in their pit With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt Persons / Places / Events 1. The NationsRefers to the surrounding nations that were aware of the lion (a metaphor for the king of Judah) and played a role in his capture. 2. The Lion Symbolizes the king of Judah, likely Jehoahaz, who was taken captive by foreign powers. 3. The Pit Represents the trap or snare set by the nations to capture the king. 4. Hooks Symbolic of the method of capture and humiliation, often used to describe the treatment of captives. 5. The Land of Egypt The place where the king was taken into captivity, signifying a return to a place of bondage and humiliation. Teaching Points The Consequences of Sin and RebellionThe capture of the king serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Just as the king was trapped and humiliated, so too can sin lead us into spiritual captivity. The Futility of Worldly Alliances The king's reliance on foreign nations ultimately led to his downfall. This teaches us to place our trust in God rather than in worldly powers or alliances. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The events described in Ezekiel 19:4 demonstrate God's control over nations and leaders. Even in judgment, God's sovereignty is evident, reminding us to submit to His will. The Importance of Heeding Prophetic Warnings Ezekiel's lament serves as a warning to the people of Judah. We are called to listen to God's warnings through Scripture and respond with repentance and obedience. The Hope of Redemption While the passage speaks of judgment, it also points to the possibility of redemption. Just as God allowed the king to be taken captive, He also offers a way back through repentance and faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 19:4?2. How does Ezekiel 19:4 illustrate consequences of sin for leaders today? 3. What can we learn from the "nations heard about him" in Ezekiel 19:4? 4. How does Ezekiel 19:4 connect with Proverbs 16:18 on pride and downfall? 5. How should Ezekiel 19:4 influence our prayers for current leaders? 6. What personal actions can prevent the fate described in Ezekiel 19:4? 7. What does Ezekiel 19:4 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's leaders? 8. How does Ezekiel 19:4 reflect the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What historical events are referenced in Ezekiel 19:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 19? 11. Is there any archaeological evidence that confirms the captivity described in Ezekiel 19:4 and 19:9? 12. Is there any archaeological evidence that confirms the captivity described in Ezekiel 19:4 and 19:9? 13. How does the prophecy of a coalition of nations in Ezekiel 38:5-6 align or conflict with other biblical prophecies of end-time alliances? 14. How does Isaiah's prolonged nakedness (Isaiah 20:2-3) align with other biblical commands on decency, and why would God command a prophet to violate modesty for an extended period? What Does Ezekiel 19:4 Mean When the nations heard of him• The “him” is the young lion of the lament (Ezekiel 19:1–3), historically Jehoahaz, son of Josiah (2 Kings 23:30–31). • His brief rule stirred regional attention; surrounding powers quickly assessed the threat of a new Judean king who might revive resistance (Jeremiah 22:10–11). • God’s Word shows how swiftly worldly powers notice any rise in Judea’s fortunes (Psalm 2:1–2; Ezekiel 17:15). he was trapped in their pit • “Pit” pictures a hunting snare—Jehoahaz was lured into political negotiations with Egypt, then seized (2 Kings 23:32–33). • The imagery reminds us that those who forsake the LORD’s counsel fall into enemy schemes (Proverbs 21:30; Psalm 57:6). • Though nations plotted, God’s sovereign plan was unfolding exactly as foretold (Ezekiel 17:20). With hooks they led him away • Ancient conquerors used hooks or rings through the nose to drag captives, a symbol of absolute humiliation (Isaiah 37:29; 2 Chronicles 33:11). • The detail underscores how utterly powerless Judah’s king became once he trusted human alliances over God (Psalm 146:3; Jeremiah 17:5). • It also foreshadows later judgments on proud nations (Ezekiel 29:4). to the land of Egypt • Pharaoh Necho deported Jehoahaz to Egypt, where he died (2 Kings 23:34; 2 Chronicles 36:4). • Egypt, once Israel’s house of slavery, now serves as the place of royal exile—a sobering reversal of Exodus deliverance (Deuteronomy 28:68). • The event warns every generation that rejecting God’s covenant brings a return to bondage (Galatians 5:1 contrasted). summary Ezekiel 19:4 recounts God’s precise judgment on Jehoahaz: his rise noticed by the nations, his capture like prey in a pit, his public humiliation with hooks, and his exile to Egypt. The verse affirms both the historical accuracy of Scripture and the certainty that every ruler who ignores the LORD’s authority will face the consequences He decrees. (4) Brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt.--Jehoahaz was conquered by Pharaohnecho, deposed, and carried captive (2Kings 23:33; 2Chronicles 36:4). "Chains" is literally nose-rings, keeping up the figure of the lion. In the first part of the verse also there is allusion to the custom of assembling the neighbourhood to secure a lion or other wild beast.Verse 4. - The nations also heard of him, etc. The fact that lies under the parable is that Egypt and its allies began to be alarmed as they watched the aggressive policy of Jehoahaz, as men are alarmed when they hear that a young lion is in the neighbourhood, and proceed to lay snares for him. In chains, etc.; literally, nose rings, such as were put into the nostrils of brutes or men (Ezekiel 38:4; 2 Kings 19:28; Isaiah 37:29). The mention of Egypt points to the deportation of Jehoahaz by Pharaoh-Necho (2 Kings 23:34; Jeremiah 22:11).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When the nationsגּוֹיִ֖ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts heard וַיִּשְׁמְע֥וּ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently of him, אֵלָ֛יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to he was trapped נִתְפָּ֑שׂ (niṯ·pāś) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8610: To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably in their pit. בְּשַׁחְתָּ֣ם (bə·šaḥ·tām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7845: A pit, destruction With hooks בַֽחַחִ֖ים (ḇa·ḥa·ḥîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2397: A ring for, the nose they led him away וַיְבִאֻ֥הוּ (way·ḇi·’u·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt. מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Links Ezekiel 19:4 NIVEzekiel 19:4 NLT Ezekiel 19:4 ESV Ezekiel 19:4 NASB Ezekiel 19:4 KJV Ezekiel 19:4 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 19:4 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 19:4 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 19:4 French Bible Ezekiel 19:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 19:4 The nations also heard of him (Ezek. 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