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22 On his right hand he is divining against Jerusalem, preparing to set up battering rams, preparing[a] for the slaughter, getting ready to sound the alarm for battle,[b] setting the battering rams in place at the gates, building siege mounds, and erecting a siege wall. 23 In their view, it will seem to be a false prophecy, but because they swore allegiance, he’ll make them remember their guilt as he takes them captive.”

Imminent Invasion

24 Therefore this is what the Lord God says: “Because you remembered your sins when your transgressions were uncovered, your sins are visibly evident in everything you’ve done. And since you’ve remembered them, you’ll be taken captive.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 21:22 Lit. rams, to open the mouth
  2. Ezekiel 21:22 Lit. to shout