Ezekiel 37:25 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 37:25

The phrase, my servant David (comp. Ezekiel 34:23 , Ezekiel 34:24 ; Jeremiah 33:21 , Jeremiah 33:22 , Jeremiah 33:26 ; Psalms 78:70 ; Psalms 89:3 , Psalms 89:20 ; Psalms 144:10 ), goes back to the Messianic promise of 2 Samuel 7:12-16 , and cannot be satisfactorily explained as signifying the Davidic house (Smend), or as pointing to "a line of true rulers, each faithfully representing the ideal David as the faithful Ruler, the true Shepherd of his people" (Plumptre, on ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 37:16-28

A prophecy of the reunion of Israel and Judah, the incorporation of Israel under one Ruler, the kingdom of Messiah upon earth and in heaven.Ezekiel 37:16One stick - So in the marginal reference the names of the tribes had been written on rods or sticks.For Judah ... - To the house of David had remained faithful, not only Judah, but also Benjamin, Levi, and part of Simeon, and individual members of various tribes 2 Chronicles 11:12-16. Compare the marginal references.Joseph ... Ephraim - Compare... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 37:21-25

Ezekiel 37:21-25. Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen See the margin. I will make them one nation They shall not be divided any more into separate kingdoms; the consequence of which was, their setting up separate ways of worship, and espousing separate interests: compare Isaiah 11:13. This promise was in a great degree fulfilled in the restoration of the Jews to their own land from their captivity in Babylon; for then many of the house of Israel returned with... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 37:1-28

The nation revived and reunited (37:1-28)With Jerusalem destroyed and the people in exile, Israel’s national life had come to an end. To Ezekiel it appeared as if a great army had been slaughtered in battle and the bodies of the dead left to rot in the sun. All that was left was a lot of dry bones. Israel’s condition appeared to be beyond hope (37:1-3).God now promises Ezekiel that he will do the impossible. He will bring Israel back to life - as if he brings the scattered bones together, puts... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 37:25

And they shall dwell . Repeated in middle of the verse by the Figure of speech Mesarchia ( App-6 ), for emphasis. given unto Jacob. And not any other land. My servant David . Here, it is (in Hebrew) "David My servant". read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 37:25

25. for ever— (Isaiah 60:21; Joel 3:20; Amos 9:15). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ezekiel 37:15-28

5. Reunification in the Promised Land 37:15-28 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ezekiel 37:24-25

God’s servant David would rule over the Jews and be their king (Ezekiel 34:24; 2 Samuel 7:13; 2 Samuel 7:16; Jeremiah 30:9; Hosea 3:5). They would have only one king who would shepherd them so that they would follow the Lord faithfully (cf. Exodus 19:5-6; Leviticus 26:12; Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2; Deuteronomy 14:21; Deuteronomy 26:18-19; Deuteronomy 27:9; Jeremiah 30:22; Jeremiah 31:33; Jeremiah 32:38). They would live in the Promised Land forever, and the Lord’s servant David would be... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 37:1-28

The Revival and Reunion of IseaelFrom the future of the land Ezekiel now turns to that of the nation, long ago divided by the revolt of the Ten Tribes, and now seemingly extinct. The exiles feel themselves to be but its scattered bones (Ezekiel 37:11). In a striking and beautiful vision, suggested no doubt by this current saying, Ezekiel predicts that the dead nation will come to life again (Ezekiel 37:1-14), and by a symbolic action he represents the coming reunion of the rival kingdoms of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ezekiel 37:25

(25) For ever.—Strong emphasis is placed upon this declaration by its frequent repetition. In this verse, the occupancy of the land is to be for ever, and the kingship of David is to be for ever; and in Ezekiel 37:26; Ezekiel 37:28 the sanctuary is to be “in the midst of them for evermore,” and the covenant of peace is to be “an everlasting covenant.” Such promises are taken up continually in the New Testament, and explained of the everlasting reign of the King of kings, the Good Shepherd, over... read more