Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 17:22-24

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The unbelief of man shall not make the promise of God of none effect. The parable of a tree, used in the threatening, is here presented in the promise. It appears only applicable to Jesus, the Son of David, the Messiah of God.

The kingdom of Satan, which has borne so long, so large a sway, shall be broken, and the kingdom of Christ, which was looked upon with contempt, shall be established. Blessed be God, our Redeemer is seen even by the ends of the earth.

We may find refuge from the wrath to come, and from every enemy and danger, under his shadow; and believers are fruitful in him.

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