Moreover the prince shall not take of the people’s inheritance by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; but he shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: that my people be not scattered every man from his possession.
And here's something important — the prince can't just take people's land or homes by force to kick them out of what's theirs. When he gives inheritance to his sons, it has to come from his own stuff, not stolen from others. This way, my people won't get scattered and lose everything they worked for.
Leaders shouldn't steal from their people to build their own legacy — that's how communities fall apart.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to the Judean exiles in Babylon during the Babylonian captivity, approximately 593-571 BCE. It was written to provide a vision of future restoration, including detailed plans for a new temple and a reordered society, offering hope and guidance to a displaced people.
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