Eze 21:18-19 | MHM | STEP | Judgments Predicted. In this passage, Ezekiel shows that the sword of judgment is not just coming in general, but is specifically coming against Jerusalem. God makes it clear that the disaster will not be avoided or turned aside. The prophet uses a picture of two roads to show that the king of Babylon will be guided by God’s will to attack Jerusalem first, even though he might consider attacking another city. This prophecy also explains that the people and their leaders are bringing this trouble on themselves because of their sins. Even when people try to ignore God’s warnings, his plans will still happen. v. 18 : God tells Ezekiel to act out a scene showing the coming attack. The prophet must draw two roads, one leading to Rabbath of the Ammonites and the other to Jerusalem. This is to show that the king of Babylon will have to choose which city to attack (Ezekiel 21:18-19 ).

‏ Ezekiel 21:18-19

Judgments Predicted.

In this passage, Ezekiel shows that the sword of judgment is not just coming in general, but is specifically coming against Jerusalem. God makes it clear that the disaster will not be avoided or turned aside. The prophet uses a picture of two roads to show that the king of Babylon will be guided by God’s will to attack Jerusalem first, even though he might consider attacking another city. This prophecy also explains that the people and their leaders are bringing this trouble on themselves because of their sins. Even when people try to ignore God’s warnings, his plans will still happen.

v. 18: God tells Ezekiel to act out a scene showing the coming attack. The prophet must draw two roads, one leading to Rabbath of the Ammonites and the other to Jerusalem. This is to show that the king of Babylon will have to choose which city to attack (Ezekiel 21:18-19 ^a).

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