Ezekiel 21:22

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 21:22 describes the Babylonian king’s ritualistic efforts to divine his next move, likely before deciding whether to attack Jerusalem. This scene would have been vivid and significant to the original audience, who were familiar with such divination practices. The mention of shaking arrows, consulting teraphim (household gods), and inspecting the liver—all methods used by ancient Babylonian priests—would have underscored the king's reliance on both human and divine counsel in his strategic decisions, highlighting the complexity and seriousness of the impending conflict.