Ez 36:1-15

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Restoration assured (Eze 36:1-15)

With the removal of the people of Israel from their ancient homeland (both northern and southern kingdoms) certain neighbouring nations took the opportunity to seize Israel’s former territory for themselves (Eze 36:1-2).

God comforts his people with the reminder that the land rightly belongs to him, and he will not tolerate the contempt of these enemies (Eze 36:3-5).

He will now deal justly with those who despised his people (Eze 36:6-7).

Having dealt with his enemies, God will bring the people of Israel back to their former territory. The deserted land will be repopulated, cities will be rebuilt, farm and pasture lands will again become productive, and flocks and herds will increase (Eze 36:8-12).

In the past the land may at times have appeared to be hostile to its inhabitants, but now it will be favourable to them (Eze 36:13-15).