Eze 21:23 | NET2full | STEP | But those in Jerusalem will view it as a false omen . They have sworn solemn oaths , but the king of Babylon will accuse them of violations in order to seize them.

‏ Ezekiel 21:23

23 But those in Jerusalem ^{▼▼tn Heb “they”; the referent (the people in Jerusalem) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} will view it as a false omen. They have sworn solemn oaths, ^{▼▼sn When the people of Judah realized the Babylonians’ intentions, they would object on grounds that they had made a treaty with the Babylonian king (see 17:13).} but the king of Babylon ^{▼▼tn Heb “he”; the referent (the king of Babylon) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} will accuse them of violations ^{▼▼tn Or “iniquity.”} in order to seize them. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and he will remind of guilt to be captured.” The king would counter their objections by pointing out that they had violated their treaty with him (see 17:18), thus justifying their capture.}