it grew] Zedechiah prospered whilest he was faithfull to the Chaldeans. of low stature] Signifying that he was but a vassall, not Soveraign nor absolute, that he might not have power to rebell against Babylon, as vers. 14. whose branches] Being a dependant, and subject to Nebuchadnezzar. the roots] That is, he stayed in his own countrey, and was not transported into any other place, and the State remained in its ancient form and seat; onely the Kings power was diminished, and subjected to the King of Babylon. brought forth branches] Zedechiah begat and brought up Children. Jeremiah 52:10.