- Bible
- Ezekiel
- Chapter 24
- Verse 18
Ezekiel 24:18
“So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the people said unto me,.... Either seriously, as being desirous of knowing what was meant by all this; since they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 24:16-27
The death of Ezekiel’s wife took place in the evening of the same day that he delivered the foregoing prophecy. This…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
At even my wife died - The prophet's wife was a type of the city, which was to him exceedingly dear. The death of his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 24:15-27
These verses conclude what we have been upon all along from the beginning of this book, to wit, Ezekiel's prophecies of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The death of the prophet's wife was no doubt an actual occurrence. And there is nothing improbable in his demeanour…