Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the nations came against him, those from regions round about. They spread their net for him, and he was trapped in their pit. New Living Translation Then the armies of the nations attacked him, surrounding him from every direction. They threw a net over him and captured him in their pit. English Standard Version Then the nations set against him from provinces on every side; they spread their net over him; he was taken in their pit. Berean Standard Bible Then the nations set out against him from the provinces on every side. They spread their net over him; he was trapped in their pit. Berean Literal Bible And set out against him the nations all around from the provinces, and they spread over him their net; he was caught in their pit. King James Bible Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces, and spread their net over him: he was taken in their pit. New King James Version Then the nations set against him from the provinces on every side, And spread their net over him; He was trapped in their pit. New American Standard Bible ‘Then nations set against him On every side from their provinces, And they spread their net over him; He was caught in their trap. NASB 1995 Then nations set against him On every side from their provinces, And they spread their net over him; He was captured in their pit. NASB 1977 ‘Then nations set against him On every side from their provinces, And they spread their net over him; He was captured in their pit. Legacy Standard Bible Then nations put themselves against him All around from their provinces, And they spread their net over him; He was captured in their pit. Amplified Bible ‘Then the nations set against him (the king) On every side from the provinces, And they spread their net over him; He was captured in their pit. Berean Annotated Bible Then the nations set out against him from the provinces on every side. They spread their net over him; he was trapped in their pit. Christian Standard Bible Then the nations from the surrounding provinces set out against him. They spread their net over him; he was caught in their pit. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the nations from the surrounding provinces set out against him. They spread their net over him; he was caught in their pit. American Standard Version Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces; and they spread their net over him; he was taken in their pit. Contemporary English Version Nations plotted to kill him, and people came from all over to spread out a net and catch him in a trap. English Revised Version Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces: and they spread their net over him; he was taken in their pit. GOD'S WORD® Translation The nations from every region came together against him. They spread their net over him and caught him in their pit. Good News Translation The nations gathered to fight him; people came from everywhere. They spread their hunting nets and caught him in their trap. International Standard Version The surrounding nations attacked. They tossed their net over him, and he was caught in their trap. NET Bible The nations--the surrounding regions--attacked him. They threw their net over him; he was caught in their pit. New Heart English Bible Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces; and they spread their net over him; he was taken in their pit. Webster's Bible Translation Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces, and spread their net over him: he was taken in their pit. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the nations set out against him from the provinces on every side. They spread their net over him; he was trapped in their pit. World English Bible Then the nations attacked him on every side from the provinces. They spread their net over him. He was taken in their pit. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd surrounding nations set against him from the provinces. And they spread out their net for him, "" He has been caught in their pit. Berean Literal Bible And set out against him the nations all around from the provinces, and they spread over him their net; he was caught in their pit. Young's Literal Translation And set against it do nations Round about from the provinces. And they spread out for it their net, In their pit it hath been caught. Smith's Literal Translation And the nations will give against him round about from the provinces, and they will spread their net upon him, being taken in their pit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the nations Game together against him on every side out of the provinces, and they spread their net over him, in their wounds he was taken. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Gentiles came together against him, on every side, from the provinces, and they spread their net over him; by their wounds, he was captured. New American Bible Nations laid out against him snares all around; They spread their net for him, in their pit he was caught. New Revised Standard Version The nations set upon him from the provinces all around; they spread their net over him; he was caught in their pit. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the nations gathered together against him from the provinces round about him, and spread their net over him; he was taken in their pit. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the nations gathered to him from the cities which were around him, and they spread their net over him, and he was captured in it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the nations cried out against him On every side from the provinces; And they spread their net over him, He was taken in their pit. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then the nations set upon him from the countries round about, and they spread their nets upon him: he was taken in their pit. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament for the Princes of Israel…7He broke down their strongholds and devastated their cities. The land and everything in it shuddered at the sound of his roaring. 8Then the nations set out against him from the provinces on every side. They spread their net over him; he was trapped in their pit. 9With hooks they caged him and brought him to the king of Babylon. They brought him into captivity so that his roar was heard no longer on the mountains of Israel.… Cross References Then the nations set out against him 2 Kings 24:2 And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: Psalm 83:2-4 See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads. / With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish, / saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” from the provinces on every side. Psalm 31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. Psalm 118:10-12 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. Jeremiah 6:22-23 This is what the LORD says: “Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth. / They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.” They spread their net over him; 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. Hosea 7:12 As they go, I will spread My net over them; I will bring them down like birds of the air. I will chastise them when I hear them flocking together. 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. he was trapped in their pit. Psalm 9:15 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Jeremiah 50:17 Israel is a scattered flock, chased away by lions. The first to devour him was the king of Assyria; the last to crush his bones was Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.” Lamentations 1:15 The Lord has rejected all the mighty men in my midst; He has summoned an army against me to crush my young warriors. Like grapes in a winepress, the Lord has trampled the Virgin Daughter of Judah. 2 Chronicles 36:17 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, Isaiah 5:29 Their roaring is like that of a lion; they roar like young lions. They growl and seize their prey; they carry it away, and no one can rescue it. Treasury of Scripture Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces, and spread their net over him: he was taken in their pit. the nations 2 Kings 24:1-6 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him… and spread Ezekiel 19:4 The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and they brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt. Ezekiel 12:13 My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare: and I will bring him to Babylon to the land of the Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there. Ezekiel 17:20 And I will spread my net upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare, and I will bring him to Babylon, and will plead with him there for his trespass that he hath trespassed against me. Jump to Previous Captured Caught Cried Hole Kingdoms Nations Net Pit Provinces Regions Round Side Snares Spread Stretched TrappedJump to Next Captured Caught Cried Hole Kingdoms Nations Net Pit Provinces Regions Round Side Snares Spread Stretched 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 Then the nations set out against him This phrase refers to the surrounding nations that opposed Israel, often seen as instruments of God's judgment. Historically, this can be linked to the Babylonian Empire's rise, which God used to discipline His people. The nations' opposition is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, reflecting the consequences of Israel's disobedience (2 Kings 24:2). from the provinces on every side. They spread their net over him; he was trapped in their pit. Persons / Places / Events 1. The NationsRefers to the surrounding nations that opposed Israel. In the context of Ezekiel, these nations are often seen as instruments of God's judgment against Israel for their disobedience. 2. The Provinces These are the regions or territories from which the nations came. They represent the widespread opposition and the collective effort to capture the leader of Israel. 3. The Lion In the broader context of Ezekiel 19, the lion symbolizes the leaders of Israel, specifically the kings of Judah, who were captured and taken into exile. 4. The Net and the Pit These are metaphors for the traps and schemes used by the nations to capture the leaders of Israel. They symbolize the inevitable consequences of Israel's rebellion against God. 5. Ezekiel The prophet who delivered God's message to the people of Israel, warning them of the consequences of their actions and calling them to repentance. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe imagery of the net and pit serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands. Just as the leaders of Israel were ensnared due to their rebellion, we too face spiritual and practical consequences when we stray from God's path. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The nations acting against Israel were not outside of God's control. This teaches us that God can use even those who oppose Him to fulfill His purposes. We should trust in God's sovereignty, even in times of discipline or hardship. The Call to Repentance Ezekiel's message was ultimately one of repentance. The capture of the leaders was a call for the nation to return to God. In our lives, we should be quick to recognize our sins and turn back to God, seeking His forgiveness and guidance. The Importance of Leadership The downfall of Israel's leaders had a profound impact on the nation. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in our communities and churches. We should pray for and support leaders who seek to follow God's will. Hope Beyond Judgment While Ezekiel 19 speaks of judgment, the broader message of the Bible is one of redemption and hope. Even in the midst of judgment, God promises restoration for those who turn back to Him. We can find hope in God's faithfulness and His promise of salvation through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 19:8?2. How does Ezekiel 19:8 illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Ezekiel 19:8? 4. How does Ezekiel 19:8 connect to God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Ezekiel 19:8 in our daily lives? 6. What does "nations from the surrounding provinces" teach about God's use of nations? 7. How does Ezekiel 19:8 reflect God's judgment on Israel's leaders? 8. What historical events align with the prophecy in Ezekiel 19:8? 9. How does Ezekiel 19:8 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 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. How can Ezekiel 19:2-9 be harmonized with the historical records of Judah's exiles, given the imagery of lion cubs taken captive? 13. How does the violent response sanctioned in Esther 8:11 align with broader Old Testament teachings on justice and mercy? 14. Zechariah 8:13: How could the house of Judah and Israel become blessings to other nations in light of ongoing regional strife? What Does Ezekiel 19:8 Mean Then the nations set out against him• The “nations” are the Gentile powers God raised up to judge Judah, chiefly Babylon (2 Kings 24:1–2; Jeremiah 25:9). • Though the prince roared like a lion (Ezekiel 19:6), human strength cannot withstand the Lord’s discipline (Proverbs 21:30). • God Himself stirred those nations: “I will summon all the peoples of the north… and bring them against this land” (Jeremiah 1:15). • The clash fulfills the covenant warning that foreign armies would come if Israel rebelled (Deuteronomy 28:49–50). from the provinces on every side • Babylon did not advance alone; vassal “provinces” and conscripted allies closed in, creating a siege without escape (2 Kings 24:2; Jeremiah 34:1). • The picture is total encirclement—sin leaves no safe corner to hide (Psalm 139:7–10). • Lamentations 1:3 notes Jerusalem’s enemies “overtook her in the midst of distress,” underscoring the comprehensive nature of the attack. They spread their net over him • The hunter’s “net” conveys deliberate, strategic capture (Psalm 35:7; Ezekiel 12:13). • Babylon’s tactics—siege works, starvation, deception—tightened like cords until the young ruler was forced out (2 Kings 25:1–3). • God foretold this very snare: “I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare” (Ezekiel 17:20). The enemy’s net is ultimately God’s instrument. he was trapped in their pit • The “pit” depicts final subjugation—Jehoiachin (or possibly Jehoahaz) was captured, bound with bronze shackles, and exiled to Babylon (2 Kings 24:12–15; 2 Chronicles 36:6). • What seemed like political misfortune was divine justice: “The LORD delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand” (Daniel 1:2). • The pit also foreshadows the grave despair of exile, yet God would later raise a remnant (Jeremiah 29:10–14). summary Each phrase of Ezekiel 19:8 shows God faithfully executing His covenant warnings. Foreign nations rose up, surrounded Judah’s prince, cast a net, and dropped him into their pit. Behind Babylon’s power stood the Lord’s righteous hand, proving that no rebellion escapes His notice and no promise of discipline goes unfulfilled—yet even judgment served His larger plan to restore a humbled people. (8) The nations.--As in Ezekiel 19:4, for one nation: in that case Egypt, in this Babylon. The plural is naturally used, as several nations were concerned in the whole history, of which single particulars only are here mentioned.Hebrew Then the nationsגּוֹיִ֛ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts set out וַיִּתְּנ֨וּ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set against him עָלָ֥יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against from the provinces מִמְּדִינ֑וֹת (mim·mə·ḏî·nō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4082: A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region on every side. סָבִ֖יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around They spread וַֽיִּפְרְשׂ֥וּ (way·yip̄·rə·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6566: To break apart, disperse their net רִשְׁתָּ֖ם (riš·tām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7568: A net over him; עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against he was trapped נִתְפָּֽשׂ׃ (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. בְּשַׁחְתָּ֥ם (bə·šaḥ·tām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7845: A pit, destruction Links Ezekiel 19:8 NIVEzekiel 19:8 NLT Ezekiel 19:8 ESV Ezekiel 19:8 NASB Ezekiel 19:8 KJV Ezekiel 19:8 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 19:8 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 19:8 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 19:8 French Bible Ezekiel 19:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 19:8 Then the nations set against him (Ezek. 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