THE COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM PREDICTED, BOTH IN PARABLE AND BY SIGN (Chap. 24) (Ezekiel 24:1) EXEGETICAL NOTES.—“On the day on which the King of Babylon commenced the siege and blockade of Jerusalem, this event was revealed by God to Ezekiel on the Chaboras (Ezekiel 24:1); and he was comma... [ Continue Reading ]
(Ezekiel 24:3.) EXEGETICAL NOTES.—The prophet illustrates the destruction of Jerusalem by the allegory of a cauldron which he was to set on the fire, and having put water into it, to boil therein choice pieces of meat (Ezekiel 24:3). Then he follows with an application of the allegory to Jerusalem,... [ Continue Reading ]
(Ezekiel 24:15.) EXEGETICAL NOTES—“With a view to affect more deeply the minds of his fellow-captives Ezekiel had announced to him the disseverance of the tenderest of all earthly ties—the removal of her on whom he had ever been accustomed to look with affection and delight. This removal of his bel... [ Continue Reading ]