A dirge. Supposing the date of the prophecy to be the same as that of the preceding, there were now only four, or perhaps three, years until the fi…

Ezekiel seems too verbose here, for he repeats the same sentiments almost in the same words. But the reason I have presented must be noted: if God …

Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying .
Or again, as the Arabic version; for this is a distinct prophecy …

The abruptne of this prophecy, and the many repetitions, show that the prophet was deeply affected by the prospect of these calamities. Such will t…