Chapter xvii.
The Prophet is once more commanded to speak in a parable to the house of
Israel. In this parable there is again portrayed the sin of Jerusalem,
and the treacherous character of corrupt Zedekiah. Like the sixteenth
chapter it ends with another restoration promise, which will find its
future fulfilment when God in sovereign grace exalts the branch of
David. This will take place when Messiah will be King and rules in
righteousness.