Ezekiel 21:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbath of the Ammonites, and to Judah in Jerusalem the defenced.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Set up the path for the sword to reach Rabbah where the Ammonites live, and also to Judah in fortified Jerusalem.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the strongest defenses can't stop what's coming when judgment is decided.

📚 Historical Context

During the exile of the Jews in Babylon in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel delivered messages from God warning of divine judgment through invading armies. This verse specifically describes God's directive for the Babylonian sword of conquest to target Rabbah, the capital of the Ammonites who were enemies of Israel, and Jerusalem, the fortified capital of Judah, as punishment for their idolatry and unfaithfulness. It reflects the historical turmoil of Babylon's empire expanding and conquering nations in the ancient Near East.

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