Introduction
A prophecy of the final attack by the enemies of Israel.
Questions
1. What is the land like, in the latter years, before the army invades?
v 8 ... In the latter years you will come into the land that is brought back from the sword, that is gathered out of many peoples, on the mountains of Israel, which have been a continual waste; but it is brought out of the peoples, and they will dwell securely, all of them.
2. What is the motivation for the army to attack?
v 12 to take the plunder and to take prey; to turn your hand against the waste places that are inhabited, and against the people who are gathered out of the nations, who have gotten livestock and goods, who dwell in the middle of the earth.’
3. How will God enter into judgement with the army for attacking Israel and what will be the purpose of the judgement?
v 22 and 23 I will enter into judgement with him with pestilence and with blood. I will rain on him, and on his hordes, and on the many peoples who are with him, an overflowing shower, with great hailstones, fire, and sulphur. I will magnify myself, and sanctify myself, and I will make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” ’
Summary Points
- v 1 to 9 The LORD tells Ezekiel to prophesy that a very large army from the north will invade the regathered nation of Israel
- v 10 to 16 The motive of the army is to take Israel's wealth. This is all part of God's purpose
- v 17 to 23 When the invasion takes place, God will intervene and stop the invasion using natural forces. All nations will then acknowledge the LORD God of Israel.