Ezekiel 21 Commentary
Zedekiah is the “profane and wicked prince of Israel” mentioned in verse 25. He owes his reign to Nebuchadnezzar. He is imposed on the nation after Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) is deposed and deported to Babylon. The real king is the young Jeconiah exiled to Babylon in an earlier attack on Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar.
The crown will not be restored until he to whom it rightfully belongs shall come. Verse 27.
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his. Genesis 49 verse 10.
This is one of the few times when you must read the scripture out of context! The prophet is not talking about Jeconiah or his son. Indeed, several individuals would rule in Israel but the era of kings-proper is clearly over. Israel is never a kingdom again.
Yes, Israel is never a kingdom again until the following announcement:
You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end. Luke 1 verses 31 to 33.
Ezekiel 21 announces the ‘transfer’ of the crown from wicked King Zedekiah to the rightful owner.
Yes, Israel is now a kingdom but not one from this world. Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” John 18 verse 36.
In a chapter of gloom and despair, Ezekiel announces the good news of the eternal reign of the Servant of Isaiah 53, Immanuel, or simply the Son with the government on His shoulders. Indeed, it is good news for the world! The saint is glad that the Christ reigns. Indeed, let him reign.
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