Ezekiel Chapter Summaries, Exams of Voice

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Ezekiel Chapter Summaries

1. Glory Ezekiel's entrance to the ministry as God's spokesman is pegged to a time and location. Ezekiel describes an incredible vision of the "appearance" of YHWH's glory that stretches the mind's eye. The chapter terminates with Ezekiel prostrate while hearing the voice of one speaking.
2. Commissioned Ezekiel's is commissioned by both the Spirit coming into him and the voice from chapter one. His commission is to the rebels of Israel who may or may not listen to Ezekiel but he is not to be afraid of them or become like them. The chapter concludes with a scroll that is to be consumed by Ezekiel.
3. Details of his Commission Ezekiel eats the sweet scroll and is warned by the voice that his commission would work if it was to foreigners but the people of Israel will not listen. He sits in a deeply distressed silence for seven days before the word of YHWH phrases his commission as a watchman of the wall. His duty is to warn and the listeners duty is to respond. The chapter concludes with Ezekiel in the presence of the glory of YHWH where he is to be bound by ropes and unable to speak unless directed by YHWH.
4. Watch Me The theater nature of Ezekiel's ministry is displayed in the building of a model of Jerusalem in the midst of a siege. He is to lay on his left side for 390 days representing the sin of Israel and then 40 days for Judah. During this time he eats and drinks siege rations while cooking over excrement that was originally human but Ezekiel barters for cow dung. This theater act will soon be reality according to YHWH.

10. Ichavod YHWH's glory moves out of the temple while burning coals are dropped onto Jerusalem. Ezekiel again describes the glory mobile as it departs through the east gate of YHWH's house. Ezekiel realizes the winged creatures are cherubim.
11. Leaders Lose out and a Remnant Returns The leaders of Israel are brought to poetic justice. YHWH promises to be a sanctuary in the scattered countries and to gather the people once again. This time the gathered people will destroy idols and have a new spirit with a heart of flesh to follow YHWH's decrees. The glory mobile departs to Babylon.
12. Acting out the Exile Ezekiel returns to the theater and acts out the exile by digging through a wall and carrying away his belongings while eating and drinking with anxiety. YHWH puts an end to a proverb that causes people to believe punishment has been delayed.
13. Tornado Time for Untruth Lying prophets have paralyzed the people and their "whitewashing" will be exposed by YHWH's storm. Lying prophetesses who cause people to place their hope in magic charms will have their charms and veils tore off to expose their traps. The conclusion will be that they will know He is YHWH.
14. No Hearing and no Hope Elders who are idolaters will not hear from YHWH. They will be treated by YHWH like their idols treat them. Jerusalem's fate is sealed by stating that the righteousness of Noah, Job, and Daniel

combined would not cause YHWH to spare Jerusalem or their own children. In fact, only they would be spared from destruction.

15. Worthless Israel is compared to a vine, which normally has great value, but the comparison is the vine wood which is worthless. YHWH says I will devalue it more by burning it because of Israel's unfaithfulness.
16. Faithful in Adultery YHWH retells Israel's history as the abandoned daughter of idolatrous nations who He claims and lovingly raises for Himself. However, once mature she prostitutes to other nations the gifts from YHWH and becomes more lewd than Sodom. YHWH responds with fury and judgment from the nations she had pursued. Gladly, YHWH concludes by remaining faithful and promising a future atoning restoration.
17. The Roots of Rebellion Israel is portrayed as both a tree and a vine. The tree is carried off by the great eagle of Babylon with a kingly seed being replanted. This seed grows into a vine whose leaves appears to be pro Babylon but the roots grow towards the Egyptian eagle. YHWH promises this rebellion will fail but He will replant successfully.
18. Generational Autonomy YHWH uses three generations to rebuke Israel for either blaming their parents for their trouble or falling into fatalism for their situation by stating each life is presently responsible to its creator. YHWH continues by stating that He has no pleasure in the death of the wicked but is

YHWH's girls, Jerusalem and Samaria, become prostitutes to the other nations. YHWH responds by having these same nations turn and destroy them. The end result is they will turn from their lewdness and not remember Egypt anymore while remembering that He is YHWH.

24. Lamentation Soup Jerusalem and Ezekiel's wife are treasured items whose passing has come. Jerusalem is like a fouled pot full of good food that must be melted down by fire. Ezekiel's wife will pass for mysterious reasons and he must not mourn for her.
25. Fury Against Four Fickle Nations Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia are listed as future assets for Babylon. They have rejoiced over the destruction of Jerusalem and tried to profit from her demise but instead they will fall and learn something about YHWH.
26. Trashing Tyre YHWH tells Tyre their time is up and Nebuchadnezzar is coming to wipe them into the sea. This defeat will be a total annihilation that will echo down the coast and terrify the surrounding people.
27. Tyre's Majestic Final Voyage Tyre's incredible beauty and economic power are described as well as her national alliances. Tyre is compared to a overloaded ship that sets sail only to sink with everything on board. Many will mourn Tyre's demise because of the economic loss.
28. Tyre and Sidon - There Goes the Neighborhood The pride of Tyre's ruler is typified by his belief that he is divine and that by his power he has built an empire. YHWH confronts this pride by described him in Edenic language and stating

that his beauty and power are from Him. YHWH concludes by declaring he will die by the hands of a foreigner. Lastly, Sidon is called a sharp thorn of a neighbor to Israel that will be removed so they can live in safety.

29. Egypt - The Consolation Prize Egypt, the dragon, is judged for pride and being the source of Israel's wandering allegiance. They will become a wasteland but after 40 years they will be restored as a low kingdom to prevent Israel from trusting in her again. The spoils of this destruction will go to Nebuchadnezzar because his armies toiled at Tyre for YHWH.
30. Falling Dominoes Egypt will fall along with six other nations. The destruction of Egypt is described as both terrific and totally complete. The instrument of this judgment is a ruthless nation called Babylon. This chapter concludes with Ezekiel being informed by YHWH that one of Pharaoh's arms has been broken and He will break his other arm to disperse Egypt through the nations.
31. YHWH Shouts, "Timber" Pharaoh's majesty is likened to a proud cedar envied by all the trees of Eden but this tree will soon be cut down without ever being restored to its original splendor. The other nations that benefited from the might of Egypt will leave and wither.
32. The Mass Grave Egypt's demise is expressed in apocalyptic details. The nation will be taken out of her natural habitat and become food and fertilizer. Egypt has thought she was a favored nation but she will be buried in a grave with the dead kingdoms already crushed by Babylon.
33. Look Listen and Live but Jerusalem Dies

Ezekiel tours and prophesies to a valley of dry bones. The bones are built into bodies without breath. Ezekiel is commanded to prophesy to the breath and it enters the bone built bodies bringing life in a recreation type event. Ezekiel is then told to take two sticks write on them and join them together. These both symbolize the tribes of Israel being reborn and united as one people under one Davidic king while keeping covenant with YHWH.

38. Evil's End A confederacy of nations attacks the mountains of Israel during peace looking for easy spoil. YHWH's warrior anger is aroused and this confederacy is destroyed demonstrating the greatness of YHWH. This chapter depicts the final destruction of evil represented by ancient evil kingdoms.
39. Evil's End Part 2 with Useful War Weapons Gog representing the evil empire is destroyed and the weapons are turned into seven years of fuel for Israel. Gog is buried and the land is cleansed. These events will serve as a billboard to the nations about the glory and purity of YHWH. Israel will be established as the ongoing billboard for YHWH.
40. Tape Measuring the Temple Ezekiel vision of the temple begins with by meeting a man with a measuring rod who says pay attention. Details are given about dimensions, details, decoration, rooms, gates, porches, courtyards and more. He also details the room for sacrifices and the rooms for the priests.
41. Details of the Temple Ezekiel continues his tour of the Temple. He sees the Holy place which is currently empty of YHWH's glory and much of the surrounding structures.

42. Priest's Quarters Ezekiel's tour continues to the rooms reserved for the priests. He notes the sizes, orientation and elevation of these rooms. His guide reminds him of some of the rules regarding priestly service and finishes with the outer dimensions of the temple area.
43. Homecoming Ezekiel sees and hears the glory of YHWH and faints. The Spirit lifts him up as the glory fills the temple and YHWH states I am here for good. YHWH recounts what ran Him out of the temple and tells Ezekiel to describe this temple so the people will be ashamed of those acts. A massive altar is described with detailed sacrifices to be offered.
44. Pure Priests The east gate is shut because YHWH entered through it and only the prince may sit and eat in the presence of YHWH. YHWH give instructions for keeping the sanctuary pure by prohibiting the entrance of foreigners and limiting the service of idolatrous Levites while elevating the role of the sons of Zadok. Appearance, clothing and conduct are delineated along with duties such as being judge, teacher, and example for the Israelites. Lastly, the Levites only inheritance will be YHWH.
45. The District A special district is set aside for: YHWH, the priests, the city, and the prince. The past princes are rebuked for injustice and the new princes' offerings are detailed with the people's contributions listed as well. Priests are giving instruction for when and what kind of offerings to perform.
46. Worship