Ezekiel

The book of Ezekiel begins with the prophet Ezekiel receiving a vision from God by the river Chebar, where he sees a whirlwind with four living creatures and a throne with a figure resembling a man. God instructs Ezekiel to speak to the rebellious nation of Israel, warning them of impending judgment and destruction. Throughout the book, Ezekiel prophesies against Israel's idolatry, bloodshed, and other abominations, and warns of the coming exile and destruction of Jerusalem. He also prophesies against other nations, including Egypt, Tyre, and Gog, and describes the restoration of Israel and the rebuilding of the temple. The book concludes with a detailed description of the new temple and the division of the land among the 12 tribes of Israel, with the river flowing from the temple serving as a boundary and a source of healing and life.