- Who is “the great eagle” in the “riddle” set forth by the prophet? (See Ezekiel 17:11 ff.)
- Is the description of “the great eagle” critical or “positive”?
- Does the prophet, then, seem to favor the action of Babylonia?
- In Ezekiel 17:7, reference is made to “another great eagle.” To which country does this refer (see Ezekiel 17:15)?
- In Ezekiel 17:12 the prophet specifically sets forth his “political views.” What are they?
- According to Ezekiel 17:15-16, will the attempted rebellion and soliciting the support of Egypt have a positive or a negative outcome?
- And, according to Ezekiel 17:16, what is to become of the exiled king?
- However, according to Ezekiel 17:19, is the covenant which has been broken basically the political understanding or violating the mitzvah pattern?
- In Ezekiel 17:22-24, the text returns to the allegory. Is this a positive prediction for the future of Judea?
