New International Version “Son of man, record this date, this very date, because the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. New Living Translation “Son of man, write down today’s date, because on this very day the king of Babylon is beginning his attack against Jerusalem. English Standard Version “Son of man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Berean Standard Bible “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, write down for yourself the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege against Jerusalem on this very day. King James Bible Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day. New King James Version “Son of man, write down the name of the day, this very day—the king of Babylon started his siege against Jerusalem this very day. New American Standard Bible “Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. NASB 1995 “Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. NASB 1977 “Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Legacy Standard Bible “Son of man, write the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Amplified Bible “Son of man, record the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Berean Annotated Bible “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon (confusion by mixing) has laid siege to Jerusalem (city of peace). Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, write down today’s date, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, write down today’s date, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. American Standard Version Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this selfsame day: the king of Babylon drew close unto Jerusalem this selfsame day. Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, write down today's date, because the king of Babylonia has just begun attacking the city of Jerusalem. English Revised Version Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this selfsame day: the king of Babylon drew close unto Jerusalem this selfsame day. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, write down today's date. The king of Babylon has surrounded Jerusalem this very day. Good News Translation "Mortal man," he said, "write down today's date, because this is the day that the king of Babylonia is beginning the siege of Jerusalem. International Standard Version "Son of Man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem on this very day. NET Bible "Son of man, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. New Heart English Bible "Son of man, write the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon drew close to Jerusalem this same day. Webster's Bible Translation Son of man, Write for thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. World English Bible “Son of man, write the name of the day, this same day. The king of Babylon drew close to Jerusalem this same day. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Son of man, write! Write the name of the day for yourself, this very day; the king of Babylon has leaned toward Jerusalem in this very day. Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, write down for yourself the name of the day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege against Jerusalem on this very day. Young's Literal Translation 'Son of man, write for thee the name of the day -- this self-same day leaned hath the king of Babylon toward Jerusalem in this self-same day -- Smith's Literal Translation Son of man, write to thee the name of the day, this same day: the king of Babel set up against Jerusalem this same day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSon of man, write thee the name of this day, on which the king of Babylon hath set himself against Jerusalem to day. Catholic Public Domain Version “Son of man, write for yourself the name of this day, on which the king of Babylon was confirmed against Jerusalem today. New American Bible Son of man, write down today’s date this very day, for on this very day the king of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version Mortal, write down the name of this day, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon of man, write down the name of this day, for on this very day the king of Babylon has set himself against Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Son of man, write for yourself the name of this day, this day in which the King of Babel beat upon Jerusalem OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this selfsame day; this selfsame day the king of Babylon hath invested Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation Son of man, write for thyself daily from this day, on which the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem, even from this day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Parable of the Cooking Pot1In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. 3Now speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.… Cross References Son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 4:1 “Now you, son of man, take a brick, place it before you, and draw on it the city of Jerusalem. write down today’s date, Isaiah 30:8 Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying: for on this very day Exodus 12:17 So you are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this very day I brought your divisions out of the land of Egypt. You must keep this day as a permanent statute for the generations to come. Genesis 17:23 On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him. Genesis 7:13 On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons— the king of Babylon Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. Jeremiah 27:6 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. Jeremiah 32:28 Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. has laid siege to Jerusalem. Daniel 1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. Jeremiah 39:1 In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army and laid siege to the city. 2 Kings 25:1 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. Jeremiah 52:4 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. Treasury of Scripture Son of man, write you the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day. write Isaiah 8:1 Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz. Isaiah 30:8,9 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever: … Habakkuk 2:2,3 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it… of this 2 Kings 25:1 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about. Jeremiah 39:1 In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they besieged it. Jeremiah 52:4 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came, he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it, and built forts against it round about. Jump to Previous Attack Babylon Close Date Draws Drew Jerusalem Laid Record Selfsame Self-Same Siege Weight Write WritingJump to Next Attack Babylon Close Date Draws Drew Jerusalem Laid Record Selfsame Self-Same Siege Weight Write WritingEzekiel 24 1. Under the parable of a boiling pot6. is shown the irrevocable destruction of Jerusalem 15. By the sign of Ezekiel not mourning for the death of his wife 19. is shown the calamity of the Jews to be beyond all sorrow “Son of man, Ezekiel is addressed as a human servant entrusted with a message from God. Ezk 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet”… write down today’s date, January 15, 588 BC, marked the beginning of Babylon’s final siege against Jerusalem. Recording it preserved a public, verifiable marker of God’s announced judgment. Isa 30:8 Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence… for on this very day The timing was exact: while Ezekiel was among the exiles in Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar had begun his assault on Jerusalem. Exo 12:17 So you are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread,… the king of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar II ruled Babylon at the height of its power and carried out God’s judgment against Judah. Jer 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north,… has laid siege to Jerusalem. The siege continued until Jerusalem fell in 586 BC, when the city and temple were destroyed and many survivors were taken into exile. Dan 1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah,… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God, called to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. 2. Son of Man A title used by God to address Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people. 3. King of Babylon Refers to Nebuchadnezzar II, the ruler of Babylon, who led the siege against Jerusalem. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, significant as the spiritual and political center for the Israelites, now under siege. 5. Siege of Jerusalem A pivotal event in biblical history where Babylon besieged Jerusalem, leading to its eventual destruction and the exile of its people. Teaching Points The Importance of God's TimingGod's command to record the date emphasizes His sovereignty and precision in fulfilling His word. Believers are reminded to trust in God's perfect timing in their own lives. The Consequences of Disobedience The siege of Jerusalem serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It calls believers to examine their own lives for areas of disobedience and to seek repentance. God's Faithfulness in Judgment and Restoration While the siege represents judgment, it also sets the stage for eventual restoration. This duality encourages believers to hold onto hope, knowing that God's plans include redemption. The Role of Prophets Ezekiel's role as a prophet highlights the importance of listening to God's messengers. Believers are encouraged to seek and heed godly counsel in their spiritual journey. Recording and Remembering God's Works The act of recording the date serves as a call to remember and reflect on God's works in our lives. Keeping a spiritual journal can help believers track God's faithfulness and grow in gratitude. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 24:2?2. What is the significance of the "exact day" mentioned in Ezekiel 24:2? 3. How does Ezekiel 24:2 relate to God's judgment on Jerusalem? 4. Why does God instruct Ezekiel to "record this date" in Ezekiel 24:2? 5. How can we apply the urgency of Ezekiel 24:2 to our spiritual lives? 6. What other biblical events emphasize the importance of remembering specific dates? 7. Why does God command Ezekiel to record the exact date in Ezekiel 24:2? 8. What is the significance of the "cauldron" metaphor in Ezekiel 24:2? 9. How does Ezekiel 24:2 relate to the historical siege of Jerusalem? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 24? (2) Write thee the name.--It is evident that especial attention was to be called to the exact date, and a note made of it at the time. The words "has set himself against" would be more accurately rendered has fallen upon. The supposition that the reference is to some point on his march from which Nebuchadnezzar advanced to the attack upon Jerusalem, and that tidings of this were brought to the prophet in the ordinary way, is quite inconsistent with the whole verse. It is plain that the prophet means to say, with especial emphasis and distinctness, that he was informed of what was taking place at Jerusalem on the same day in which it happened.Ezekiel 24:2 captures a watershed moment: God calls His “son of man” to jot down a precise date because judgment is already unfolding. By naming Nebuchadnezzar and Jerusalem’s siege, the Lord shows His absolute control over history, his faithfulness to His Word, and His unwavering commitment to both justice and eventual redemption. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being write down כְּתָב־ (kə·ṯāḇ-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3789: To grave, to write today’s date, הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day for אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case on this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that very עֶ֖צֶם (‘e·ṣem) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame day הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon בָּבֶל֙ (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city has laid siege סָמַ֤ךְ (sā·maḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Jerusalem. יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Additonal Resources Ezekiel 24:2 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 24:2 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 24:2 Bible.com Ezekiel 24:2 NIV |
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