And he went up and down among the lions, he became a young lion, and learned to catch the prey, and devoured men.
He moved among the powerful lions, became one himself, learned to hunt and kill, and started destroying people's lives.
When you run with predators long enough, you become one too.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile around the 6th century BC, the prophet uses a poetic allegory of lions to lament the fate of Judah's kings and illustrate their pride and downfall. This verse refers to a specific king, likely Jehoahaz, who succeeded his father Josiah but quickly engaged in aggressive actions, symbolizing his reign as a young lion that hunted and devoured, which led to his capture by the Egyptians. The broader context highlights God's judgment on Judah's leaders for their unfaithfulness and abuse of power.
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