Eze 11:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : God’s glory leaves the temple and moves to the mountain east of the city, the Mount of Olives. This mountain had been a place of idol worship in the past (1 Kings 11:7 ). Now God stands there, away from the city, as if waiting to see if anyone will turn back to Him. God does not leave quickly or without emotion; He departs slowly, giving time for repentance. But if the people keep rejecting Him, He will finally leave them to face the results of their choices (Deuteronomy 32:20 ).

‏ Ezekiel 11:23

v. 23: God’s glory leaves the temple and moves to the mountain east of the city, the Mount of Olives. This mountain had been a place of idol worship in the past (1 Kings 11:7 ^a). Now God stands there, away from the city, as if waiting to see if anyone will turn back to Him. God does not leave quickly or without emotion; He departs slowly, giving time for repentance. But if the people keep rejecting Him, He will finally leave them to face the results of their choices (Deuteronomy 32:20 ^b).