Ezekiel 24:1

1 Again, in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

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 Again, in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

2 "Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: The king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.

3 And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, `Thus saith the Lord GOD: Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it.

4 Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece -- the thigh and the shoulder. Fill it with the choice bones.

5 Take the choice of the flock, and burn also the bones under it; and make it boil well, and let them boil the bones of it therein.