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Ezekiel was a priest in the temple at Jerusalem towards the end of the monarchy in Judah, and was then deported to Babylon in 597 BCE, and wrote his book there. The Book of Ezekiel is notable for the careful way in which the author regularly tells us the exact date on which he receives his visions. Either Ezekiel was attempting to assure his sceptical readers that he really did experience these visions before the related prophecies came to pass, or he kept a series of journal notes, dating each one as written, for future reference, but they do provide us some dates to work from. He tells us (40:1) that he received a vision in 573 BCE, so he would have been alive to complete the book some time after that.
The prophet Ezekiel is never mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament, leading to some debate as to whether his name was a pseudonym, perhaps for a slightly later author, but this view does not have strong support.
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How did Ezekiel become a prophet?
Ezekiel was God's chosen man and messenger. Ezekiel proclaimed the Words of God to the children of God, the Israelites. Ezekiel was both a prophet and a priest. Ezekiel went into exile with the Israelites as decreed by King Nebuchadnezzar to the city of Babylon. Historians and scholars agree that Ezekiel was a highly intelligent man.
What was Ezekiel's before he was a prophet?
The is no actual concrete establishment of what Ezekiel was before he became a prophet. But according to records he was the son of Buzi, and was born into the lineage of priesthood. Him and his wife lived at the bank of Chebar River
When did ezekiel die?
It is estimated that the biblical prophet Ezekiel died about 570 BC. He prophesied many calamities in a book of the Bible that bears his name.
What are the five major prophet books of the Bible?
the 5 major prophet books of the bible are isaiah,jeremiah,lamentations,ezekiel and daniel.
Where did Ezekiel the prophet come from?
In the King James version * Eze 1:3 The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him.
Who was prophet had the vision of dry bones?
the prophet, Ezekiel saw the vision. God sent Ezekiel the vision.
Was prophet Ezekiel in the stomach of the fish?
No. It was the prophet Jonah.
Is the prophet ezekial a man?
Yes prophet Ezekiel was a man.
What was Ezekiel's occupation?
He was a prophet and a Kohen.
Was Ezekiel a priest prophet?
yes
Who are the Prophets of Babylon?
It was the prophet Ezekiel.
What Hebrew prophet saw wheels in the middle of wheels?
The Hebrew prophet who saw wheels in the middle of wheels was Ezekiel. This vision is described in the Book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament.
What prophet did not mourn death of wife?
Ezekiel
What prophet did God tell not to mourn?
Ezekiel
What was the prophet Ezekiel's Important message?
all of them
Who was the prophet who foretold the destruction of Tyre?
Ezekiel
Was prophet Ezekiel successful in doing his mission?
Yes he was , as he is considered as a major prophet.
