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In chapter 21 the sword, a common symbol of divine [[judgment]], is about to be unsheathed against [[Jerusalem]] and Ammon. It is seen sharpened, indicating [[judgment]] is imminent. Verses 18-32 are actually referring to the s[[Word]] of Nebuchadnezzar. It was his s[[Word]] that would be used as a means of [[God]]'s [[judgment]]. The phrase "until he come whose right it is" refers to the overturning of Zedekiah's house, the end of [[David]]'s kingdom until the coming of the [[Messiah]] .
Again in chapter 22 [[Ezekiel]] names the sins of [[Jerusalem]]. He states in this chapter that she defiles herself with idols, sheds blood, profanes the Sabbath, practices robbery, promiscuous adultery, and that the priests and prophets are dishonest, after personal gain.
Chapter 23 records a parable of [[Israel]]'s idolatry. Aholah is [[Samarial]] , and her sister Aholibah is [[Jerusalem]]. [[Samarial]] represents the Northern Kingdom and [[Jerusalem]] represents the Southern Kingdom. In these chapters the relationship between husband and wife is used to represent the relationship between [[God]] and His people. The sins of both [[Samarial]] and [[Jerusalem]] are recorded in this chapter. [[Samarial]] (verses 5-10) had politically and spiritually contaminated herself with [[Assyria]] by alliances and religious affiliations. Aholibah (verses 11-21) likewise sinned. Their political and religious [[sin]] had to be punished (verses 22-35) and the [[judgment]] on both [[Samarial]] and [[Jerusalem]] was forecast in verses 36-49.
Again in chapter 22 [[Ezekiel]] names the sins of [[Jerusalem]]. He states in this chapter that she defiles herself with idols, sheds blood, profanes the Sabbath, practices robbery, promiscuous adultery, and that the priests and prophets are dishonest, after personal gain.
Chapter 23 records a parable of [[Israel]]'s idolatry. Aholah is [[Samarial]] , and her sister Aholibah is [[Jerusalem]]. [[Samarial]] represents the Northern Kingdom and [[Jerusalem]] represents the Southern Kingdom. In these chapters the relationship between husband and wife is used to represent the relationship between [[God]] and His people. The sins of both [[Samarial]] and [[Jerusalem]] are recorded in this chapter. [[Samarial]] (verses 5-10) had politically and spiritually contaminated herself with [[Assyria]] by alliances and religious affiliations. Aholibah (verses 11-21) likewise sinned. Their political and religious [[sin]] had to be punished (verses 22-35) and the [[judgment]] on both [[Samarial]] and [[Jerusalem]] was forecast in verses 36-49.
