Here God announces that this vine could no longer flourish and bring forth fruit, for it had been planted to flourish under the shadow of an eagle,…

Yea, behold, [being] planted
Supposing it ever so well planted, as first by Nebuchadnezzar; and still put into a bet…

Mighty conquerors are aptly likened to birds or beasts of prey, but their destructive passions are overruled to advance God's designs. Those who de…