Eze 6:1-7 | Clarke | STEP | In this chapter, which forms a distinct section, the prophet denounces the judgments of God against the Jews for their idolatry, ; but tells them that a remnant shall be saved, and brought to a sense of their sins by their severe afflictions, .

Ezekiel 6:1-7

Introduction

In this chapter, which forms a distinct section, the prophet denounces the judgments of God against the Jews for their idolatry, Eze 6:1-7; but tells them that a remnant shall be saved, and brought to a sense of their sins by their severe afflictions, Eze 6:8-14. Verse 2

Set thy face toward the mountains of Israel - This is a new prophecy, and was most probably given after the four hundred and thirty days of his lying on his left and right side were accomplished. By Israel here, Judea is simply meant; not the ten tribes, who had long before been carried into captivity. Ezekiel uses this term in reference to the Jews only.

The mountains may be addressed here particularly, because it was on them the chief scenes of idolatry were exhibited. Verse 4

Your images shall be broken - Literally, your sun images; representations of the sun, which they worshipped. See the margin. Verse 5

Will scatter your bones round about your altars - This was literally fulfilled by the Chaldeans. According to Baruch, 2:24, 25, they opened the sepulchres of the principal people, and threw the bones about on every side.