Ezekiel 24:3

"“Son of man, write the name of the day, this same day. The king of Babylon drew close to Jerusalem this same day."

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 24:3 calls for a symbolic act of writing the day as one of judgment's arrival, mirroring the imminent invasion by the king of Babylon. This action underscores the divine timing and certainty of the event, blending human response with heavenly declaration in a profound spiritual moment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A pot -Or, the caldron; with reference toEzekiel 11:3. The prophet indicates by the figure utter destruction. The caldron is the city, the fire is the surrounding army, the flesh and bones are the inhabitants shut in within the walls.

More from Ezekiel 24

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Go deeper with Bible.talk - your AI Bible study companion