Ezekiel 24:1

1 On the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year, the LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

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 On the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year, the LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

2 "Son of man, write down today's date. The king of Babylon has surrounded Jerusalem this very day.

3 Tell these rebellious people a story. Tell them, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: Put the pot on the fire; put it on. Pour water in it.

4 Cut the meat into pieces, all the best pieces, the thigh and shoulder. Fill the pot with the meatiest bones

5 selected from the best sheep. Pile wood under the pot. Bring the mixture in the pot to a boil. Cook the bones that are in it well.