Ezekiel 3:17

3:17 “Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman ¹  for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must give them a warning from me.

Ezekiel 36:38

36:38 Like the sheep for offerings, like the sheep of Jerusalem ²  during her appointed feasts, so will the ruined cities be filled with flocks of people. Then they will know that I am the Lord.”

Ezekiel 44:24

44:24 “‘In a controversy they will act as judges; ³  they will judge according to my ordinances. They will keep my laws and my statutes regarding all my appointed festivals and will observe ⁴  my Sabbaths.

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¹ tn The literal role of a watchman is described in 2 Sam 18:24; 2 Kgs 9:17.

² map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.

³ sn For a historical illustration of the priest carrying out this function, see 2 Chr 19:9-11.

⁴ tn Heb “sanctify, set apart.”