Author

Ezekiel

Written

~593–571 BC

Testament

Old Testament

Chapters

48

Key Theme

God's glory departing and returning — judgment, restoration, and a new heart.

Written For

The Jewish exiles in Babylon

Introduction of Ezekiel

Ezekiel is named after the priest and prophet who was taken into Babylonian exile. Written during the early years of exile (around 593–571 BC), the book records Ezekiel’s dramatic visions and symbolic actions. Called by God while in Babylon, Ezekiel becomes a watchman for his people. From the breathtaking vision of God’s glory throne to the valley of dry bones and the promise of a new heart, the book pulses with strange, powerful imagery. Ezekiel’s message challenges both those facing judgment and those clinging to hope in a foreign land.