From 9ba7a99c2d69428af2a703044d5b495e32034cdd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 20:45:59 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Ezekiel 28:20-26 --- content/bible_journal/ezekiel_28:20-26.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/ezekiel_28:20-26.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/ezekiel_28:20-26.md b/content/bible_journal/ezekiel_28:20-26.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..395760f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/ezekiel_28:20-26.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ ++++ +title = "Ezekiel 28:20–26" +date = "2023-05-22" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Ezekiel28.20-26) + +Sidon is a city often mentioned alongside Tyre. It was a trading partner some +25 miles south on the coast from there. This short prophecy warns the Sidonians +that the fate of Tyre is also coming to them soon. Pestilence and violence will +overwhelm them and they shall know that Yahweh is the Lord. Why does He do +this? No specifics are given, but they have treated Israel with contempt in +some way, hurting them as a thorn or briar. + +At long last, some comfort and hope is given to the house of Israel. The Lord +declares He will gather His chosen people back into the land He had promised to +them, and His holiness will be manifested there. All of Israel's adversaries +will be eliminated so they will be able to dwell in peace and security. + +* * * + +Establish Your kingdom so that all the righteous may dwell in peace.