Notice when Ezekiel's mouth is shut and then later opened. The false prophets were bringing good news of peace (cf Jer 6:14) and the people loved it (cf Jer 5:31) and continued in their sin. After reading Ezekiel 40:1-5 I concluded that Ezekiel's vision was about the earthly temple in Jerusalem that would be built after God's people were released from Babylonian captivity: Ezekiel 48:1-29 then lists the tribes of Israel and the land to be allocated to them. Restoration of Israel to the LORD, Note that the breakpoint at Ezekiel 25 marks the end of Ezekiel's prophecies of doom and gloom for Judah. Jude The selective destruction of people in Jerusalem. 5(G)Also from within it came the likeness of four living creatures. [2] What? Read. As we read Ezekiel's description of the vision which he saw, we are overcome with the majestic glory of this great sight. (THE LORD IS NOT THERE), PROPHECY OF RESTORATION Colossians b. Although that may be a valid observation, it would hardly distinguish this chapter from others. How then could the Temple be destroyed so long as Yahweh's presence was in it? Holy objects would be profaned whenever anything common or unclean was brought into direct contact with them, a belief that led to a sharp distinction between the secular and the holy and gave new meanings to such items as the observance of dietary laws, payment of tithes, and observance of the Sabbath. Jerusalem were captured and the Temple and city walls were destroyed. Here I refer to Ezekiels prophecies, which came as visions, pictures and words from the Lord. Art by Sefira Lightstone. [1] According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet Ezekiel, exiled in Babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571BCE, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very words of the prophet.[2]. Followers of this type of mysticism sought to recreate similar experiences and ascend into God's realm. According to Ezekiel, Yahweh's presence went up out of the Temple and rested on a hill outside; then the Temple fell. Ezekiel could see it all, including named persons dropping dead. [26] The image of the valley of dry bones returning to life in chapter 37 signifies the restoration of the purified Israel. When? The highest official no longer will be the king but rather the high priest, thus indicating that political affairs shall always be made subordinate to religious considerations. When was the departure of God's glory prophesied - before or after the fall of Jerusalem? [29], Ezekiel's imagery provided much of the basis for the Second Temple mystical tradition in which the visionary ascended through the Seven Heavens in order to experience the presence of God and understand His actions and intentions. Are you sure you want to remove #bookConfirmation# 597 BC 2ND SIEGE OF JERUSALEM & EXILE TO BABYLON: is described in 2Ki 24:10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (Record this date in your Bible margin) When Jehoiakim died, Jehoiachin succeeded him as king of Judah and in 597 B.C. A further deportation of Jews from Jerusalem to Babylon occurred in 586 when a second unsuccessful rebellion resulted in the destruction of the city and its Temple and the exile of the remaining elements of the royal court, including the last scribes and priests. (THE LORD IS THERE), Chapter 1-3: Ezekiel 1:1 says the 30th year and it appears in context to refer to Ezekiels age of 30 years, the year in fact that Ezekiel would have been eligible for priesthood (see Nu 4:3), he begins his prophetic ministry. 1. Christ's Resurrection Prophesied in the Old Testament DANIEL 9:24-27 Ezekiel's plans for rebuilding the Temple and reorganizing the state were carried out to a considerable extent when the exiles returned to their own land. During the vision he saw the glory of the Lord, long associated with the Temple, departing. These revelations comforted the prophets' fellow Babylonian exiles amid devastating chaos and upheaval. What are the 3 stages of the fall of Jerusalem and who went into exile with each stage? What happened to the Northern 10 tribes? The book being opened. As you begin observing this final segment, read Ezek 40:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (cross reference Ezekiel 24:2 record 588 BC in margin there also) and in 586 B.C. "You will know that I am the LORD", PROPHECY OF JUDGMENT In this section add covenant to your list of key words and list what you learn. Galatians These wheels were associated with the "four living creatures" ( Ezekiel 1:4 ), who were later described ( Ezekiel 10:5, 20) as cherubim, angelic beings appointed as guardians of the holiness of God. What year was this? New King James Version (NKJV). He rationed his food, carried furniture out of his house, and did various other things to represent the disaster that would soon overtake the city of Jerusalem. Hebrews Psalms There are 13 dated references in Ezekiel and they are listed below. They remembered Isaiah's words uttered more than a century before, when he declared that Jerusalem was Zion's city and must stand forever. All four had the same form; the appearance and structure of . Comparing his vision to Babylonian iconography reveals that Ezekiel saw a divine "throne chariot" of the heavenswidely described in the ancient biblical world. Matthew - Over the cherubims is a firmament or expanse or platform, and on that expanse is God's throne. True. What is he told to do? In this respect, Ezekiel's views are decidedly nationalistic. 20Wherever the spirit wanted to go, they went, because there the spirit went; and the wheels were lifted together with them, (AA)for the spirit of the [d]living creatures was in the wheels. The book of Ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named Buzi. Idolatry in America. Ruth Watch for every reference to the son of man. Once the siege begins, he switches to prophecies against the Gentile nations some of whom are scoffing at Jerusalem. The "throne vision", in which Ezekiel sees God enthroned in the Temple among the Heavenly Host; The first "temple vision", in which Ezekiel sees God leave the Temple because of the abominations practiced there (meaning the worship of idols rather than YHWH, the official God of Judah; Images of Israel, in which Israel is seen as a harlot bride, among other things; The final temple vision, in which Ezekiel sees the third temple commonwealth centered around a new temple in Jerusalem, to which God's, This page was last edited on 15 March 2023, at 05:22. Haggai 1 Chronicles [16] While the book exhibits considerable unity and probably reflects much of the historic Ezekiel, it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very words of the prophet. 1Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by (A)the River Chebar, that (B)the heavens were opened and I saw (C)visions[a] of God. It is important to note that at the time of this vision Ezekiel was in captivity in Babylon. What do you learn for example about the glory of the Lord when you find that passage?, etc. Philippians The most prominent feature of this much-disputed passage is the temple which Ezekiel saw in vision. I suggest that you record the dates of events in the margin next to the corresponding Scripture. (Ezekiel 1:28b, in Bible Gateway passage: Ezekiel 1 - New American Bible (Revised Edition)) Ther. In chapter 2, God's presence addresses him; while in chapter 3 the chariot departs. Be sure to read the last verse of the book. While the focus was on the Temple, described here in meticulous detail, description was also given of the City where it was and the restored kingdom of Israel, under the rule of the Messiah. Joshua First Fruits as a prophetic picture of Christ's Resurrection, The Sign of Jonah as a prophecy of Christ's Resurrection. 597BC Then Ezekiel knew that Jerusalem had lost God's special protection. These faces always face the same direction ( Ezek. The pendulum swung back in the post-war period, with an increasing acceptance of the book's essential unity and historical placement in the Exile. Prior to this time, Judah had been a vassal of the Assyrian empire, but the rapid decline of Assyria after c. 630 led Josiah to assert his independence and institute a religious reform stressing loyalty to Yahweh, the national God of Israel. The story of the prophet encountering God spawned merkavah mysticism, aptly named for the merkavah or chariot on which Ezekiel rode to the heavens. Ezekiel would see visions of another temple and another Jerusalem a city that would be known by the glorious name Jehovahshammah, the LORD is there! 123RF. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. 1 Timothy If you don't already own one, I highly recommend you consider purchasing one (Click here) if you are interested in inductive Bible study. Philemon This is in marked contrast to the Deuteronomistic writers, who held that the sins of the nation would be held against all, without regard for an individual's personal guilt. Summary of The Book of Ezekiel. Compare this with what you saw in Ezekiel 8 through 11. c. Warning: This last segment of Ezekiel may seem a little boring after the first 39 chapters. Much contained in the later chapters (34 onwards) refers to a coming Messiah that is to reign over his people, specifically Israel. Mark every key word. His most prominent theological concepts are God's faithful nature, the purpose of His judgments, Israel's restoration, repentance, and individual accountability to God. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. As for the appearance and structure of the wheels, they gleamed like beryl. Chapters 2539 contain a series of oracles addressed to foreign nations, concluding with a section in which the future of Israel is contrasted with that of the foreign nations. Ezekiel's vision of the four living creatures in Ezekiel 1 are identified as cherubim in Ezekiel 10, [1] who are God's throne bearers. What happens to the glory of the LORD? 1 Peter At this point in the text, Ezekiel introduces a distinction between priests and Levites in order that only qualified persons should enter the Temple, even for the purpose of keeping it clean. Where and when did Ezekiel begin his prophetic ministry? (Who is the Angel of the LORD?) The corruption of Israel had reached to the religious leaders, the elders of Israel. A voice calls to him, saying "Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. They sparkled (J)like the color of burnished bronze. In the margin list what you learn from marking covenant and then compare it with what you observed about covenant in Ezekiel 16-17. c. Continue noting the same observations from marking every occurrence of know that I am the Lord. [5], The Book of Ezekiel describes itself as the words of Ezekiel ben-Buzi, a priest living in exile in the city of Babylon between 593 and 571 BCE. 1. [3] Its themes include the concepts of the presence of God, purity, Israel as a divine community, and individual responsibility to God. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Malachi Nonetheless, Ezekiel shared many ideas in common with the Deuteronomists, notably the notion that God works according to the principle of retributive justice and an ambivalence towards kingship (although the Deuteronomists reserved their scorn for individual kings rather than for the office itself). Central to why God was judging Israel, was what was going on in the Temple back in Jerusalem by the leading figures at the time, specifically to do with idolatry. At age 30 he would be eligible for the priesthood but before he reached that age he was taken into exile in the next invasion described below. SECTION 5: Chapters 4048: Prophecies about the Temple. Let's have a look at the vision that Ezekiel was shown. 3. 1 Samuel 3:23; Dan. Not only did they act wickedly and were ripe for judgment but they exploited Israels predicament who was God prime target for judgement and often mocking the Almighty. I fell facedown, 4 and the glory of the LORD entered the temple . I. Ezekiel's vision (1:1-28) Ezekiel isn't on the list of history's best-known figures. 1:10 ). The most important feature of Ezekiel's vision is the promise that the Lord would return to dwell among His people in Jerusalem. Looking for Biblical wisdom? The vision of dry bones is about bones coming together into human form with life breathed into them. Note what will happen to the nation and why. Chapters 124 concern the fall of Jerusalem. The reverse is true of the man who has lived righteously all of his life but turns to wickedness just before he dies: All of his righteousness will not be remembered. Remember to read for the literal sense of the passage, even if you do not completely understand the text. (LogOut/ True. (AM)This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. In the margin note God's instructions to Ezekiel, the son of man. Coming into direct contact with that which is unclean contaminates Yahweh's sanctuary and profanes his holy name, which Yahweh will not tolerate. Furthermore, he carries this idea to the extreme position of maintaining that a person's entire life will be judged in terms of that individual's last act. Vision of the Scroll (2:9 - 3:3) 3. JUDGMENTS AGAINST JUDAH TO JUDGMENT AGAINST THE NATIONS, THE LAST SECTION SHIFTS TO PROPHECIES OF [1], Ezekiel is referenced more in the Book of Revelation than in any other New Testament writing. Leviticus How do your observations in this section compare to God's covenant promise to Abraham that "I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. a. Ezekiel is brought to a valley of dry bones and the Lord asks him to prophesy of the dry bones. All this brings me to the book of Ezekiel itself. There are parts, especially toward the end that are about not fulfilled or some will see as end times prophecy that eventual will be literally fulfilled and not merely figuratively. SECOND SIEGE (1:4-5) The likeness of four living creatures. Ultimately, they will be destroyed, which will take place in order that "they will know that I am the Lord." EZEKIEL: THE GLORY OF THE LORD (See opening picture.) 8:1-2 While Ezekiel sat in his house with the elders of Israel (the . Ezekiel sees a whirlwind fire storm (Ezekiel 1:4). Chapter 1. Ezekiel describes these wheels (Ezekiel 1:15-21). This is not Scriptural and we will probably briefly touch on some of these points in class). The Book of Ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. from your Reading List will also remove any When does the glory return (what is the the first fulfillment of the glory returning)? These revelations comforted the prophets' fellow Babylonian exiles amid devastating chaos and upheaval. 3 min read. Ezekiel had his vision in Babylon as one of the captive exiles ( Ezek 1:1-3 ). The Greek (Septuagint) version[18] of Ezekiel differs slightly from the Hebrew (Masoretic) version[19] it is about 8 verses shorter (out of 1,272)[20] and possibly represents an earlier transmission of the book we have today (according to the masoretic tradition) while other ancient manuscript fragments differ from both. OF JERUSALEM Don't get bogged down in all the temple measurements. 24(AE)When they went, I heard the noise of their wings, (AF)like the noise of many waters, like (AG)the voice of the Almighty, a tumult like the noise of an army; and when they stood still, they let down their wings. Ezekiel's Vision of a Scroll. Deuteronomy Arising out of this Ezekiel, aged 30, when he would have taken up his office as priest (if there had been a temple), received his call to prophesy to his people, warning them of coming judgment. The haftarah for the first day of Shavuot is of the most hallowed portions of the Bible. "The Dry Bones. Of Christ, Sheep & Goats, Israel, the Great White Throne, TIMELINE OF JEWISH & GENTILE HISTORY ACCORDING TO DANIEL, World History in Book of Daniel by chapter - 2, 7, 8, 9-12, Ezekiel's prophecy in context of Israel's history, Depicts departure of God's glory and His return to the Temple, God's Eye Overview from the first Adam to the last Adam, Timeline chart of the "five" prophetic peaks of Jerusalem, Detailed Scripturally reference timeline chart on Daniel 9:27, Allows quick comparison of events/timing in Revelation 4-22. true. Ezekiel's vision of God's chariot became the biblical text most important to Jewish mysticism. 1:6) and four wings ( Ezek. Record the theme/title of each chapter. Most scholars today accept the basic authenticity of the book, but see in it significant additions by a school of later followers of the original prophet. Four living creatures appear from the whirlwind. He was deported to Babylon and died there. For some time, they believed that he wrote practically the entire book while living in the colony of exiles. Read Ezekiel 1:1-3:27 and mark distinctively (with a color &/or symbol) the key words or phrases. 2023 Course Hero, Inc. All rights reserved. Record the chapter themes/titles as discussed above. Also note to whom he is sent and why. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Ecclesiastes 586BC Ezekiel was both a priest and a prophet who lived in the 6th century BCE. Terms in this set (51) Ezekiel saw his first vision while on the bank of what river? Such violations are serious matters to Ezekiel, evidenced by the fact that his references to punishments are usually followed by the words "Then you will know that I am the Lord.". (hold pointer over verse for popup), 1st dated message: Call to prophetic of his ministry, 2nd dated message: the vision of temple abominations, 3rd dated message: response to the elders inquiry, FOLLOWING SECTION SHIFTS FROM PROPHECIES OF None of these were too committal (maybe wisely so) in interpreting unfulfilled prophecy. Like Jeremiah, Ezekiel was a priest who was called to be a prophet of the Lord. Where is the glory today (cf 1Co 3:16, 6:19 20, 2Co 3:18, Mt 5:16 1Cor 10:31)? Its later influence has included the development of mystical and apocalyptic traditions in Second Temple and Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity. He cut off his hair, dividing it into three parts that symbolized northern Israel, the Judeans left in Jerusalem, and those in captivity in Babylon. Ezekiel was typical of most prophets that saw glimpses of the last days, in that while he looked forward to a Messiah who reigns, he did not see one coming twice (once to die 2000 years ago and once when he returns to Earth in glory) and neither did he foresee the Church. This last *vision in the Book of Ezekiel happened 25 years after Ezekiel went into *exile. Removing #book# This restoration will include both the people of the northern kingdom and the people of Judah. The use of servants and foreign slaves to do menial tasks in the Temple was discontinued; only those people who belonged to the tribe of Levi were permitted to enter the Temple for this purpose. 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:21; Acts 7:56; 10:11; Rev. Romans Chapters 2-3. 21:1; Jer. Quick Overview of Ezekiel. In the chapters dealing with foreign nations, Ezekiel has one predominant message: These nations are subject to Yahweh's laws, the same as the Hebrew people. Zechariah BY BABYLON. Dan's portion was in the north and on the Mediterranean coast. Although I alluded to the 10 Lost Tribes as one of the astute Bereans reminded us they are not in fact lost and this idea can lead to some faulty theological conclusions. How did he get there? BY BABYLON. Only one lonely voice disturbed their peace the voice of Jeremiah prophesying in Judah (cf Jer 1:9, 10). Dating in Ezekiel 3 He said to me, "Son of man, I am sending you to the people of Israel. While coming judgement was to be the result of this wicked behavior this was also the theme of the early Ezekiel chapters (4 33), which not only spoke about Israels fate, culminating in a siege and the Temple and City being ransacked, but judgment on the surrounding nations, for their wicked acts, proudly claiming honour that was YHWHs alone, and rejoicing in and capitalizing on Israels demise. In the Bible, Ezekiel records six visions in the book that is named for him. How?- See interrogate with the 5W'S & H). He appears to have spent the rest of his life in Mesopotamia. The Lord explains the meaning of he vision in verses 11-14. What came out of the middle of the whirlwind? b. Ezekiel was the son of Buzi an Israelite priest who was an emigrated Israelite in Babylonia. 2 Chronicles . CliffsNotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what you're studying, CliffsNotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Following the short-lived reign of Jehoiachin the second exile took place in 597 BC and this included Ezekiel. He was among 10,000 exiles carried off during a period. Thirty was the age when priests commenced their office, so it was a . Jeremiah The chariot returns in chapter 8, which tells how God transports Ezekiel to Jerusalem, where he is shown the sinful activities in the Temple through a hole in the wall. Now read through each chapter again. Another Ezekiel Chart, A SIMPLIFIED APPROACH Each one had two which covered one side, and each one had two which covered the other side of the body. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. (Ezekiel 48:35) (Related Resource: Study on the Name Jehovah Shammah - The LORD is There). (2Ki 22:8) King Josiah wept when he heard the Word of God for he saw the awfulness of Judah's sin and knew that God's wrath burned against them. Daniels prophetic ministry from Babylon began about 605BC. These segments provide a good way to divide the book up for profitable study and suggestions for inductive study are given for each segment division below. Known as Mirkevet Yechezkel, "the Chariot of Ezekiel ," the reading speaks of the revelation to Ezekiel in which he saw the entire gamut of divine beings in . The Book of Ezekiel, Click chart to enlarge Already in the vision of Ezekiel and the earlier vision in Revelation, the most prominent feature is light: fire, lightning, rainbow, gemstones that brilliantly refract the light. 17When they moved, they went toward any one of four directions; they did not turn aside when they went. Ezekiel has many references to time and you will want to mark these in a distinctive way (e.g., a clock face in the margin). Nehemiah Just as human kings had chariots, so did deities. The "Third Day" in Hosea - Does it predict Christ's Resurrection? Read through this segment one chapter at a time marking the key words. Note that Ezekiel 8-11 is a unit composed of several visions. [23] In Ezekiel the phrase describes God mounted on His throne-chariot as he departs from the Temple in chapters 111 and returns to what Marvin Sweeney describes as a portrayal of "the establishment of the new temple in Zion as YHWH returns to the temple, which then serves as the center for a new creation with the tribes of Israel arrayed around it" in chapters 4048. Evidently, Ezekiel knows that the message he is to proclaim portends impending disaster, yet he thoroughly enjoys the task given to him. What are the events associated with the three key dates in red? 4Then I looked, and behold, (E)a whirlwind was coming (F)out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself; and brightness was all around it and radiating out of its midst like the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire. 1 John 25A voice came from above the firmament that was over their heads; whenever they stood, they let down their wings. Ezekiel was one of the younger men taken to Babylon in the first captivity, which occurred in 597 B.C. Much was done through bizarre acting: building a model depicting the siege of Jerusalem, cutting his hair with a sword and making three piles to depict aspects of Gods judgement, laying on one side and then another, eating starvation rations cooked on a fire fueled by human (later changed to cows) dung. 24:10; Num. Vision of the Cherubim (1:4-28) 2. 4:1; 19:11, Ex. 3 John Note especially the Bold Red vertical line which corresponds to Jerusalem's fall to Babylon (Ezekiel 33:21Now in the twelfth year of our exile, on the fifth of the tenth month, the refugees from Jerusalem came to me, saying, The city has been taken.), Bible Charts and Timelines REVELATION. 1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.. 2 On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin 3 the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. He resided by the river of Chebar ( Ezekiel 1 ). Joel The book of Ezekiel bursts with vivid descriptions of heavenly visions, strong judgments, and incomprehensible . Nebuchadnezzar, who with his defeat of Neco had become the dominant world power, besieged Jerusalem for the second time taking King Jehoiachin into exile to Babylon (this event in 597BC helps understand the fifth year of Jehoiachins exile specifically given by in Ezekiel 1:2) along with 10,000 Jews, one of whom was the young man Ezekiel. How are they described? For an informed reading of Ezekiel 1:1-28, 3:12. From early youth Ezekiel had been educated and trained to be a priest in the kingdom of Judah. 22(AB)The likeness of the [f]firmament above the heads of the [g]living creatures was like the color of an awesome (AC)crystal, stretched out (AD)over their heads. Publisher's Summary. The Jewish Bible in Hebrew is called the Masoretic text (meaning passing down after a Hebrew word Masorah; for Jewish scholars and rabbis curated and commented on the text). His tomb remains. The most influential modern scholarly work on Ezekiel, Walther Zimmerli's two-volume commentary, appeared in German in 1969 and in English in 1979 and 1983. From those same passages, why does the glory depart? Make sure you note or mark when the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel. After the vision, the Lord speaks directly to Ezekiel and gives him instruction. Ezekiel's conception of the final triumph of the Israelite people over all of their enemies and the complete destruction of foreign nations contributed much toward the development of the religious doctrines that played such prominent roles in the religion of post-exilic Judaism. (see Acts 26:7, Jas1:1, Re 21:12 as support that these 10 tribes are not lost). Note that the events rapid cascade downward to doom for Judah in the following chapters as recorded in 2 Kings 24 & 2 Kings 25. Josiah sought to bring about national revival but it was not to last and the prophetess Huldah (2Ki 22:14, 15, 16, 17) told him that after his death God would bring judgment upon Judah, for they had forsaken God and burned incense to other gods. 1:17, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying Gods Word, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. 19(Z)When the living creatures went, the wheels went beside them; and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up. The Israelites will return to their own land and rebuild the kingdom that was overthrown, and Yahweh will dwell in their midst forever. CHAPTER 3 "I Began to See Visions of God" 0:00 0:00 EZEKIEL 1:1 FOCUS: An overview of Ezekiel's vision of the celestial chariot 1-3. A. study God's Word and apply it to your life! Chapter 6:1-8. 4. In this article: Life of Ezekiel The Divine Chariot Ezekiel's Style: Word Pictures and Technical Descriptions A Prophet of Destruction And Consolation Valley of the Dry Bones BY BABYLON, 586 BC 3RD SIEGE OF JERUSALEM described in 2Ki 25:1-21 Record this date in your Bible margin The siege began in 588 B.C. Create your account. KEY PHRASES & WORDS*, 63/77x = Phrase found 63 times in Ezekiel out of all 77 uses in the Old Testament. I am grateful to Stuart Kimber for sharing this earlier chart highlingting the relevant texts, and it seemed to me that a good way to approach the next four weeks of Bible studies is to base them on each of these visions. Josiah was killed in 609 and Judah became a vassal of the new regional power, the Neo-Babylonian empire. The oracle was possessed by the deity and served as a vehicle for the words. Obadiah Name the Judean king held captive at the time of Ezekiel's ministry. 12:6; Is. Picture from Pat Marvenko Smith, BOOK OVERVIEW If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Note in the margin who is going to know and how they will know. With reference to the Israelites, something quite different will happen: Yahweh will transform them by putting his own spirit into their hearts.
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