Ezekiel 24:1

1 The Message of God came to me in the ninth year, the tenth month, and the tenth day of the month:

Ezekiel 24:1 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 24:1

Again, in the ninth year
Of Jehoiachin's captivity, from which the dates of Ezekiel are, and of Zedekiah's reign, which commenced together: in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month;
the month Tebet, which answers to part of our December, and part of January; so that it was at the latter end of December when this prophecy was given out; at which time Jerusalem was besieged by the king of Babylon, even in the winter season: the word of the Lord came unto me, saying;
as follows:

Ezekiel 24:1 In-Context

1 The Message of God came to me in the ninth year, the tenth month, and the tenth day of the month:
2 "Son of man, write down this date. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.
3 Tell this company of rebels a story: "'Put on the soup pot. Fill it with water.
4 Put chunks of meat into it, all the choice pieces - loin and brisket. Pick out the best soup bones
5 from the best of the sheep in the flock. Pile wood beneath the pot. Bring it to a boil and cook the soup.
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