Eze 8:11 | TNotes | STEP | 8:11 These seventy leaders are a shocking contrast to the seventy leaders of Moses’ day who were given the unique privilege of seeing God (Exod 24:1-11 ) and were given the same Spirit as Moses (Num 11:16-30 ). Jaazaniah , the leader of this group, was, ironically, the son of Shaphan , a godly leader who was prominently involved in Josiah’s reforms (2 Kgs 22:3-14 ). • The incense , intended to ward off dangers from demonic spirits, helped instead to bring God’s judgment upon the land.

bExod 24:1-11►

cNum 11:16-30►

d2 Kgs 22:3-14►

‏ Ezekiel 8:11

8:11 ^a These seventy leaders are a shocking contrast to the seventy leaders of Moses’ day who were given the unique privilege of seeing God (Exod 24:1-11 ^b) and were given the same Spirit as Moses (Num 11:16-30 ^c). Jaazaniah, the leader of this group, was, ironically, the son of Shaphan, a godly leader who was prominently involved in Josiah’s reforms (2 Kgs 22:3-14 ^d).

• The incense, intended to ward off dangers from demonic spirits, helped instead to bring God’s judgment upon the land.