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The Prince is the Messiah
All the commentators analyzed agree that the 'prince' described in this verse is the Messiah, Jesus Christ. They connect this figure to the prophecy of a future ruler named 'David' in Ezekiel 34 and 37. This is not a mere political king or priest, but the promised King of Kings.
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 44:3
18th Century
Theologian
The prince – Foretold under the name of David (Ezekiel 34:24). The rabbis understood this to be the Messiah.
To eat br…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 44:3
19th Century
Bishop
The prince.—The Rabbis understood this to refer to the Messiah, and unquestionably, the same person must be meant as David intende…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 44:3
17th Century
Pastor
It is for the prince: the prince shall sit in it to eat bread
before the Lord
Or, "as for the prince, the …
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 44:1–31
17th Century
Minister
This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in Ezekiel 44:2 may remind us that …