Ezekiel 9:2 · KJV

"And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹He cried also in mine ears with a loud voice, saying, Cause them that have charge over the city to draw near, even every man with his destroying weapon in his hand.

²And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar.

³And the glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the cherub, whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house. And he called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writer's inkhorn by his side;

⁴And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to God's call for justice?

What does standing against injustice look like for you?

When have you felt compelled to act against wrongdoing?

Life Application

justice

Consider ways you can advocate for justice in your community.

faith

Reflect on how your faith informs your actions against injustice.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of ancient Israel, significant for its religious and political history.

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