Eze 12:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : God tells Ezekiel to prepare an exile’s baggage, as if he is going into captivity. He is to pack his belongings in the sight of the people and act as if he is leaving for exile. This is a sign to the people of Israel that they too will soon be forced to leave their homes and go into captivity. Ezekiel is to do this during the day, so everyone can see him, and then again in the evening, as if he is sneaking out through a hole in the wall, carrying his things on his shoulder. This dramatic action is meant to show the people what will happen to their leaders and to Jerusalem—they will try to escape, but will be captured and taken away by their enemies (Ezekiel 12:3-7 ).

‏ Ezekiel 12:2

v. 2: God tells Ezekiel to prepare an exile’s baggage, as if he is going into captivity. He is to pack his belongings in the sight of the people and act as if he is leaving for exile. This is a sign to the people of Israel that they too will soon be forced to leave their homes and go into captivity. Ezekiel is to do this during the day, so everyone can see him, and then again in the evening, as if he is sneaking out through a hole in the wall, carrying his things on his shoulder. This dramatic action is meant to show the people what will happen to their leaders and to Jerusalem—they will try to escape, but will be captured and taken away by their enemies (Ezekiel 12:3-7 ^a).