Ezekiel 20:1, God refuses to be consulted by the elders of Israel; Ezekiel 20:4, He shews the story of their rebellions in Egypt, Ezekiel 20:10. in the wilderness, Ezekiel 20:27. and in the land; Ezekiel 20:33, He promises to gather them by the Gospel; Ezekiel 20:45, Under the name of a forest he shews the destruction of Jerusalem.
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Ezekiel 20
Ezekiel 20 — Overview
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Ezekiel 20 — OverviewEzekiel 20 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter, I. The prophet is consulted by some of the elders of
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