KJV ORIGINAL
And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The people who work to keep the city running will come from every single tribe of Israel — everyone's represented in making this place work.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When everyone contributes their part, the whole community thrives.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to Judean exiles living in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to offer a vision of future restoration and a rebuilt temple and land, providing hope to a people who had lost their homeland and religious center.
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