Say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; This burden concerneth the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel that are among them.
Tell them this: God says this heavy message is about the leader in Jerusalem and everyone in Israel who's there with him.
When God has something serious to say, it's meant for the leaders and everyone following them.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon around the 6th century BC, delivering messages from God about the consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness, including the fall of Jerusalem. In this verse, God instructs Ezekiel to declare that a prophetic "burden" or message of judgment specifically targets the prince, likely King Zedekiah, and the people still in Jerusalem, warning of their impending exile. This reflects the broader historical context of Babylonian invasions under Nebuchadnezzar, which led to the destruction of the temple and the scattering of God's people.
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