Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 16:1-43
The unfaithfulness of Jerusalem (16:1-43)In this chapter Ezekiel describes Judah’s relationship with Yahweh by means of a long and colourful illustration. The ancient nation Israel began life in Canaan as a hated people of mixed blood and mixed culture. It was like an unwanted baby girl thrown out at birth and left to die (16:1-5). Then a passing traveller (Yahweh) picked the baby up and gave it a chance to live. The girl survived and grew, though without training or upbringing (6-7).Many years... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 16:24-26
Ezekiel 16:24-26. Thou hast also built thee an eminent place in every street Manasseh filled Jerusalem with idols, 2Ch 33:4-5 ; 2 Chronicles 33:15; the altars of many of which were placed upon high or eminent places. At every head of the way Not content with what was done in the streets of Jerusalem and other cities, thou hast erected thine altars in the country, wherever it was likely passengers would come. Thou hast also committed fornication with the Egyptians While the Israelites... read more