Then some of the leaders of Israel visited me, and while they were sitting with me,
Parallel translations
- WEB Then came certain of the elders of Israel to me, and sat before me.
- KJV Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me.
- BSB Then some of the elders of Israel came and sat down before me.
- NKJV Now some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat before me.
- NASB Then some elders of Israel came to me and sat down before me.
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Quick answer
Certain elders of Israel come and sit before Ezekiel, apparently to seek a word from the LORD.
Overview
Leaders among the exiles approach the prophet, outwardly inquiring of God. Their coming sets up God's exposure of the idolatry hidden in their hearts. It shows that drawing near to God's servant means nothing if the heart remains divided.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- Ezek 8:1In the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in my house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, the Lord Yahweh’s hand fell there on me.
- Isa 29:13The Lord said, “Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men which has been taught;
- 2 Kgs 6:32But Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. Then the king sent a man from before him; but before the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, “Do you see how this son of a murderer has sent to take away my head? Behold, when the messenger comes, shut the door, and hold the door shut against him. Isn’t the sound of his master’s feet behind him?”
- Ezek 20:1In the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, some of the elders of Israel came to inquire of Yahweh, and sat before me.
- Ezek 33:31They come to you as the people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but don’t do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.
- Acts 4:5In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
- Acts 4:8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
- Acts 22:3“I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict tradition of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as you all are today.
- Luke 10:39She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
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