The
beginning of the seige of Jerusalem; Ezekiel forbidden to
mourn for his wife
In chapter 24 definitive
judgment is pronounced against Jerusalem, who was not
even ashamed of her sins. The day that Nebuchadnezzar
lays siege to Jerusalem, the wife of the prophet dies;
and, although she was the dearest object of his
affections, Ezekiel was not to mourn. Under the figure of
his wife's death he is instructed to refrain his heart
before the judgment of Jehovah. The judgment once
executed, the mouth of the prophet would be opened, and
the word of Jehovah openly addressed to the remnant, so
that Jehovah should be known to them. Jerusalem should be
set as a caldron on the fire to melt and consume the
whole. God had purged her, but she was not purged; and
now He causes His fury to rest upon her.
Ezekiel 24 Bible Commentary
John Darby’s Synopsis
In chapter 24 definitive judgment is pronounced against Jerusalem, who was not even ashamed of her sins. The day that Nebuchadnezzar lays siege to Jerusalem, the wife of the prophet dies; and, although she was the dearest object of his affections, Ezekiel was not to mourn. Under the figure of his wife's death he is instructed to refrain his heart before the judgment of Jehovah. The judgment once executed, the mouth of the prophet would be opened, and the word of Jehovah openly addressed to the remnant, so that Jehovah should be known to them. Jerusalem should be set as a caldron on the fire to melt and consume the whole. God had purged her, but she was not purged; and now He causes His fury to rest upon her.