And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and its roots were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Towards him. Nabuchodonosor, to whom Sedecias swore allegiance. (Challoner)
Literally, "to it "eam, the eagle. (Haydock)
The dominions of Sedecias were extensive, but weak, and dependant on a foreign king.