Ezekiel 17:16
"But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and many people. Will he prosper? Will he who does such things escape? Will he break the covenant, and still escape?"
Key Reflection
This verse highlights the futility of seeking help or alliances outside one's faith community for security or prosperity; it suggests that rebellion against divine guidance, even through emissaries, leads to failure and punishment. The text underscores that breaking covenantal commitments brings no benefit and will result in judgment.
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