Eze 21:23 | NETfull | 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 ^{▼▼ 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, ^{▼▼ 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 ^{▼▼ Heb “he”; the referent (the king of Babylon) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} will accuse them of violations ^{▼▼ Or “iniquity.”} in order to seize them. ^{▼▼ Heb “and he will remind of guilt for the purpose of being captured.” The king would counter their objections by pointing out that they had violated their treaty with him (see 17:18).}