Of low stature — They grew and flourish, while they owned their state tributary to Babylon. Toward him — Nebuchadnezzar as their protector, and sovereign lord. The roots — All the firmness, fruitfulness, and life of this state, was in subjection to him.
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Ezekiel 17:6
6 And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.