Ezekiel 17 is a chapter in the book of Ezekiel in the Bible, and it contains a parable or allegory about two eagles and a vine. In this allegory, the Lord speaks to Ezekiel and tells him to pose a riddle to the house of Israel. The riddle involves two great eagles and a vine that is planted in a fruitful field.
The first eagle represents Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, who comes and takes a branch from the top of a cedar tree, symbolizing the capture of Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, and the exile of the people of Judah to Babylon.
The second eagle represents Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, who makes a covenant with the people of Judah. However, the people of Judah break the covenant, and the Lord declares that they will be judged for their unfaithfulness.
Through this allegory, Ezekiel conveys the message that God is in control of the nations and their leaders, and He holds His people accountable for their actions. The chapter ends with a promise from the Lord to restore the remnant of His people and plant them on the mountain of Israel.