And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches.
Ver. 11. And she had strong rods for sceptres.] So firm were the branches of this vine, so many and likely to succeed him in the kingdom were Zedekiah's children; his nobles also were men of great parts, and fit for greater employments.
And she appeared in her height.] High she grew, and in addition high minded, and so ripe for ruin.