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They put him in prison, so his roar was heard no longer on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> With hooks, they dragged him into a cage and brought him before the king of Babylon. They held him in captivity, so his voice could never again be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> With hooks they put him in a cage and brought him to the king of Babylon; they brought him into custody, that his voice should no more be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> With 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. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/19.htm">New King James Version</a> They put him in a cage with chains, And brought him to the king of Babylon; They brought him in nets, That his voice should no longer be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘They put him in a wooden collar with hooks And brought him to the king of Babylon; They brought him in hunting nets So that his voice would no longer be heard On the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216They put him in a cage with hooks And brought him to the king of Babylon; They brought him in hunting nets So that his voice would be heard no more On the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And they put him in a cage with hooks And brought him to the king of Babylon; They brought him in hunting nets So that his voice should be heard no more On the mountains of Israel. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> They put him in a cage with hooks And brought him to the king of Babylon; They brought him in hunting nets So that his voice would be heard no more On the mountains of Israel. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘They put him in a cage with hooks and chains And brought him to the king of Babylon; They brought him in hunting nets So that his voice would be heard no more On the mountains of Israel. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They put a wooden yoke on him with hooks and led him away to the king of Babylon. They brought him into the fortresses so his roar could no longer be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They put a wooden yoke on him with hooks and led him away to the king of Babylon. They brought him into the fortresses so his roar could no longer be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they put him in a cage with hooks, and brought him to the king of Babylon; they brought him into strongholds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They put him in a cage and took him to Babylonia. The lion was locked away, so that his mighty roar would never again be heard on Israel's hills. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they put him in a cage with hooks, and brought him to the king of Babylon; they brought him into strong holds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> With hooks they put him in a cage and brought him to the king of Babylon. They put him in prison so that his roar wouldn't be heard anymore on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> They put him in a cage and took him to the king of Babylonia. They kept him under guard, so that his roar would never be heard again on the hills of Israel. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> They imprisoned him in a cage with hooks and brought him to the king of Babel. Then they placed him in their dungeon where his voice would no longer be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> With 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. <a href="/net/ezekiel/19.htm">NET Bible</a> They put him in a collar with hooks; they brought him to the king of Babylon; they brought him to prison so that his voice would not be heard any longer on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They put him in a cage with hooks, and brought him to the king of Babylon; they brought him into strongholds, that his voice should no more be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they put him in custody in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/web/ezekiel/19.htm">World English Bible</a> They put him in a cage with hooks, and brought him to the king of Babylon. They brought him into strongholds, so that his voice should no more be heard on the mountains of Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they put him in prison—in chains, "" And they bring him to the king of Babylon, "" They bring him into bulwarks, "" So that his voice is not heard "" On mountains of Israel anymore. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they put it in prison -- in chains, And they bring it unto the king of Babylon, They bring it in unto bulwarks, So that its voice is not heard any more On mountains of Israel. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will give him in a prison with hooks, and they will bring him to the king of Babel: they will bring him into fastnesses so that his voice shall no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they put him into a cage, they brought him in chains to the king of Babylon: and they cast him into prison, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they put him into a cage; they led him in chains to the king of Babylon. And they cast him into a prison, so that his voice would no longer be heard upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/19.htm">New American Bible</a> They put him in fetters and took him away to the king of Babylon, So his roar would no longer be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> With hooks they put him in a cage, and brought him to the king of Babylon; they brought him into custody, so that his voice should be heard no more on the mountains of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they put him in a cage and brought him to the king of Babylon; and he threw him into prison, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they imprisoned him in a cage and brought him to the King of Babel, and brought him to a house of imprisonment, so that his voice would not be heard again on the mountains of Israel<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they put him in a cage with hooks, And brought him to the king of Babylon; That they might bring him into strongholds, So that his voice should no more be heard Upon the mountains of Israel. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they put him in chains and in a cage, and he came to the king of Babylon; and he cast him into prison, that his voice should not be heard on the mountains of Israel. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=4921" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/19.htm">A Lament for the Princes of Israel</a> …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. 9<a href="/hebrew/2397.htm" title="2397: ba·ḥa·ḥîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Hook, ring, fetter. Once chachiy; from the same as chowach; a ring for the nose.">With hooks</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nu·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">they caged him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5474.htm" title="5474: ḇas·sū·ḡar (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A cage, prison. From cagar; an inclosure, i.e. Cage."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·ḇi·’u·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and brought him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">of Babylon.</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yə·ḇi·’u·hū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">They brought him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4685.htm" title="4685: bam·mə·ṣō·ḏō·wṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fp) -- A net, a, fastness, tower. Or mtsowdah; or mtsodah; from tsuwd; a net.">into captivity</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·w·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">his roar</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·šā·ma‘ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">was heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">longer</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·rê (N-mpc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">the mountains</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> 10Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/24-15.htm">2 Kings 24:15</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/25-7.htm">2 Kings 25:7</a> And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. <a href="/jeremiah/52-11.htm">Jeremiah 52:11</a> Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon, where he kept him in custody until his dying day. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-6.htm">2 Chronicles 36:6</a> Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. <a href="/jeremiah/39-7.htm">Jeremiah 39:7</a> Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him with bronze chains to take him to Babylon. <a href="/jeremiah/22-18.htm">Jeremiah 22:18-19</a> Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ / He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. <a href="/jeremiah/22-24.htm">Jeremiah 22:24-30</a> “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. / In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. / I will hurl you and the mother who gave you birth into another land, where neither of you were born—and there you both will die. ... <a href="/lamentations/4-20.htm">Lamentations 4:20</a> The LORD’s anointed, the breath of our life, was captured in their pits. We had said of him, “Under his shadow we will live among the nations.” <a href="/hosea/10-7.htm">Hosea 10:7</a> Samaria will be carried off with her king like a twig on the surface of the water. <a href="/hosea/10-15.htm">Hosea 10:15</a> Thus it will be done to you, O Bethel, because of your great wickedness. When the day dawns, the king of Israel will be utterly cut off. <a href="/matthew/1-11.htm">Matthew 1:11</a> and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12</a> After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, <a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Acts 7:43</a> You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’ <a href="/acts/12-4.htm">Acts 12:4</a> He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Acts 25:4</a> But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be heard on the mountains of Israel.chains.<a href="/2_chronicles/36-6.htm">2 Chronicles 36:6</a> Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon.<a href="/jeremiah/22-18.htm">Jeremiah 22:18,19</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! … <a href="/jeremiah/36-30.htm">Jeremiah 36:30,31</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD of Jehoiakim king of Judah; He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost… that his<a href="/ezekiel/19-7.htm">Ezekiel 19:7</a> And he knew their desolate palaces, and he laid waste their cities; and the land was desolate, and the fulness thereof, by the noise of his roaring.<a href="/ezekiel/6-2.htm">Ezekiel 6:2</a> Son of man, set thy face toward the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them,<a href="/ezekiel/36-1.htm">Ezekiel 36:1</a> Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/17-20.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-27.htm">Cage</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-4.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/esther/2-14.htm">Custody</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-5.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-4.htm">Hooks</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Hunting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-15.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Nets</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-4.htm">Nose-Rings</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-2.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Roar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-7.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-7.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Ward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/21-19.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Cage</a> <a href="/nahum/1-13.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Custody</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-32.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-4.htm">Hooks</a> <a href="/genesis/10-9.htm">Hunting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-9.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-5.htm">Nets</a> <a href="/hosea/2-13.htm">Nose-Rings</a> <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/amos/1-15.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Roar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-27.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-22.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Ward</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 19</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/19-1.htm">A lamentation for the princes of Israel, by the parable of a lion whelping in a pit</a> 10. <a href="/ezekiel/19-10.htm">and for Jerusalem, under the parable of a wasted vine</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The use of "hooks" suggests a forceful and degrading method of capture, reflecting the brutal practices of ancient Near Eastern conquests. This imagery is consistent with Assyrian and Babylonian depictions of leading captives with hooks or rings through their noses or lips, emphasizing the total subjugation and powerlessness of the captured.and brought him to the king of Babylon The "king of Babylon" refers to Nebuchadnezzar II, who was the ruler during the time of Judah's exile. This historical context is crucial, as Nebuchadnezzar's campaigns against Judah led to the eventual destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The transportation of the Judean king to Babylon signifies the loss of sovereignty and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah, who foretold the Babylonian captivity as a consequence of Judah's disobedience to God.They brought him into captivity The captivity of the Judean king and his people marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, fulfilling prophecies of judgment due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. This event is a turning point, leading to the Babylonian Exile, which lasted for 70 years as prophesied by Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/25-11.htm">Jeremiah 25:11-12</a>). The exile served as both punishment and a period of purification for the Israelites, who were called to return to God and abandon their idolatrous practices.so that his roar was heard no longer on the mountains of Israel The "roar" symbolizes the king's power and authority, which were silenced by his captivity. The "mountains of Israel" represent the land of Judah, where the king once ruled. This imagery highlights the complete cessation of the Davidic monarchy's influence and the nation's autonomy. The silence of the king's "roar" also points to the broader theme of divine judgment, where God allows foreign powers to dominate Israel as a consequence of their covenant unfaithfulness. This phrase underscores the loss of national identity and the hope for future restoration, which is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature, ultimately pointing to the coming of the Messiah, who would restore the kingdom in a spiritual sense.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel conveyed God's messages to the Israelites, often using vivid imagery and allegory. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lion.htm">The Lion</a> Symbolically represents the kings of Judah, specifically Jehoiachin, who was taken captive by Babylon. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_babylon.htm">King of Babylon</a> Refers to Nebuchadnezzar II, the Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem and took its leaders into exile. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mountains_of_israel.htm">Mountains of Israel</a> Symbolic of the land of Israel, representing the nation and its people. 5. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> A significant event in Jewish history where the elite of Judah were taken captive to Babylon, marking a period of judgment and reflection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The captivity of the king symbolizes the consequences of Israel's disobedience to God. It serves as a reminder that turning away from God's commandments leads to judgment and loss. <a href="/topical/t/the_silence_of_leadership.htm">The Silence of Leadership</a> The imagery of the lion's roar no longer being heard signifies the loss of strong, godly leadership. It challenges us to consider the impact of leadership that fails to uphold God's standards. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_exile.htm">Hope in Exile</a> Even in captivity, God's promises remain. The exile was a period of purification and preparation for eventual restoration, reminding us that God can use difficult circumstances for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> The exile underscores the need for genuine repentance and turning back to God. It encourages us to examine our lives and seek God's forgiveness and guidance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the apparent triumph of Babylon, God remains sovereign. This reassures us that no earthly power can thwart God's ultimate plan for His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 19</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_ezekiel_19_4,_19_9_captivity.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence that confirms the captivity described in Ezekiel 19:4 and 19:9? </a> <a href="/q/does_ezekiel_19's_metaphor_misrepresent_history.htm">Could the metaphorical language in Ezekiel 19 reflect scientific or historical inaccuracies about the fate of these “lion cubs”?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_19_2-9_align_with_judah's_exiles.htm">How can Ezekiel 19:2-9 be harmonized with the historical records of Judah's exiles, given the imagery of lion cubs taken captive?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_babylonian_captivity.htm">What are the Babylonian Captivity and Exile?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Brought him to the king of Babylon.--<a href="/context/2_kings/24-8.htm" title="Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.">2Kings 24:8-17</a>. Jehoiachin reigned only three months when Jerusalem was conquered by Nebuchadnezzar. He "went out to the king of Babylon," but only because he could not help doing so, and was carried to Babylon and put in prison, where he was still living at the time of this prophecy. It was not till many years later that he was released (<a href="/context/jeremiah/52-31.htm" title="And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison.">Jeremiah 52:31-32</a>). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>With hooks בַּֽחַחִ֔ים (ba·ḥa·ḥîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2397.htm">Strong's 2397: </a> A ring for, the nose they caged him וַֽיִּתְּנֻ֤הוּ (way·yit·tə·nu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set and brought him וַיְבִאֻ֖הוּ (way·ḇi·’u·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Babylon. בָּבֶ֑ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city They brought him יְבִאֻ֙הוּ֙ (yə·ḇi·’u·hū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go into captivity בַּמְּצֹד֔וֹת (bam·mə·ṣō·ḏō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4686.htm">Strong's 4686: </a> A net, capture, a fastness so that לְמַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> Purpose -- intent his roar קוֹל֛וֹ (qō·w·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound was heard יִשָּׁמַ֥ע (yiš·šā·ma‘) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no longer ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the mountains הָרֵ֥י (hā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Ezekiel 19:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-9.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 19:9 They put him in a cage (Ezek. 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