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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-27

The prophet, in the verses before, had shown them the sword coming; he here shows them that sword coming against them, that they might not flatter themselves that by some means or other it should be diverted a contrary way. I. He must see and show the Chaldean army coming against Jerusalem and determined by a supreme power so to do. The prophet must appoint him two ways, that is, he must upon a paper draw out two roads (Ezek. 21:19), as sometimes is done in maps; and he must bring the king of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 21:25

And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel ,.... Meaning Zedekiah, the then reigning prince; who is so called, because he had profaned or violated the oath and covenant he made with the king of Babylon, as well as because of other sins he was guilty of; and his being a prince of Israel was an aggravation of his crimes: now, though it is "not fit" in common, or for ordinary persons, "to say to a king thou art wicked, and to princes ye are ungodly", Job 34:18 , yet a prophet from the Lord,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 21:25

And thou profane wicked prince of Israel - Zedekiah, called here profane, because he had broken his oath; and wicked, because of his opposition to God and his prophet. Whose day is come - Who in a short time shalt be delivered into the hands of thy enemies. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-27

The all-controlling providence of God. We have here a striking instance of the superintending agency of God. From his invisible throne he controls all the plans, divinations, arts, and labours of kings and generals. All persons and all events are directed into the channel of his purpose, and aid in the final consummation of his righteous end. I. GOD USES EVES WICKED MEN TO DO HIS WORK . If he employed only righteous men, he would have to reject the service of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-27

The approaching judgment. "The word of the Lord came unto me again, saying, Also, thou son of man, appoint thee two ways," etc. The following homiletic points are suggested by this paragraph. I. THE DESTINATION OF THE APPROACHING JUDGMENT DETERMINED BY GOD , THOUGH THE AGENTS THEREOF WERE UNCONSCIOUS OF HIS INFLUENCE . "Son of man, appoint thee two ways, that the sword of the King of Babylon may come," etc. ( Ezekiel 21:18-22 ). The prophet is here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-32

The impartiality of Divine justice. Very picturesque and memorable is this portion of Ezekiel's prophecies. The prophet in his vision beholds the King of Babylon on his way to execute the purposes of God upon the rebellious and treacherous prince of Judah, and upon his partakers in sin. He sees him at some point of this expedition, standing on the northeast of Palestine, uncertain whether in the first instance to direct his arms against Rabbath, the capitol of the Ammonites, or Jerusalem,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:25

And thou, profane wicked prince of Judah , etc.; better, with the Revised Version, O deadly wounded , etc; as in Ezekiel 21:29 , where the same word is translated in the Authorized Version as "slain" The Authorized Version follows the LXX . and Vulgate, apparently in order to make the word fit in with the fact that Zedekiah was not slain, but carried into exile. The word "deadly wounded," or "sorely smitten," may rightly be applied to one who fell, as Zedekiah did, from his high... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 21:18-32

The third word of judgment. The king of Babylon’s march upon Judaea and upon the Ammonites. Destruction is to go forth not on Judah only, but also on such neighboring tribes as the Ammonites (compare Jeremiah 27:2-3).Ezekiel 21:19Appoint thee - Set before thee.Choose thou a place, choose it - Rather, “mark a spot, mark it,” as upon a map, at the head of the two roads, one leading to Jerusalem, the other to Ammon. These were the two roads by one or other of which an invading army must march from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 21:25-26

Ezekiel 21:25-26. And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel The words are directed to Zedekiah, whom the prophet calls profane and wicked, chiefly with respect to his breaking that solemn oath, uttered in the name of God, whereby he had engaged himself to be tributary to the king of Babylon. By this action he and his courtiers did great dishonour to the true God. The king of Babylon, it appears, kept the oath which he sware to them by his false gods, while they broke the oath which they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-32

No possibility of escape (21:18-32)In another acted message, the prophet drew a map on the ground, showing a road out of Babylon that branched in two directions. One led to Jerusalem, the other to Rabbah, capital of Ammon. By means of markings on the map, Ezekiel indicated that the king of Babylon had arrived at the road junction and was trying to decide whether to go and attack Rabbah or go and besiege Jerusalem. The king used three superstitious methods to determine which way to go: drawing... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 21:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 21:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 21:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 21:18-32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 21:25-26

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 21:18-32

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