Ezekiel 25: Words to the Neighbor Nations

Ezekiel's prophecies now turn to the nations around Israel. Ammon had said Aha! when God's sanctuary was profaned and Judah went into exile; they clapped their hands and rejoiced. God said Ammon's land would become pasture for camels and flocks. Moab and Seir said that the house of Judah was like all the nations, as if God's people were nothing special; God would bring judgment on Moab. Edom had taken vengeance on Judah, so God would lay his vengeance on Edom by the hand of his people Israel. The Philistines had acted with ancient hatred, and God would execute great vengeance on them. In each case the goal was the same: they will know that I am Yahweh.

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¹ Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² “Son of man, set your face toward the children of Ammon, and prophesy against them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Tell the children of Ammon, ‘Hear the word of the Lord Yahweh! The Lord Yahweh says, “Because you said, ‘Aha!’ against my sanctuary when it was profaned, and against the land of Israel when it was made desolate, and against the house of Judah when they went into captivity,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ therefore, behold, I will deliver you to the children of the east for a possession. They will set their encampments in you and make their dwellings in you. They will eat your fruit and they will drink your milk.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ I will make Rabbah a stable for camels and the children of Ammon a resting place for flocks. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ For the Lord Yahweh says: “Because you have clapped your hands, stamped with the feet, and rejoiced with all the contempt of your soul against the land of Israel,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ therefore, behold, I have stretched out my hand on you, and will deliver you for a plunder to the nations. I will cut you off from the peoples, and I will cause you to perish out of the countries. I will destroy you. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ “‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Because Moab and Seir say, ‘Behold, the house of Judah is like all the nations,’This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on its frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth Jeshimoth, Baal Meon, and Kiriathaim,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ to the children of the east, to go against the children of Ammon; and I will give them for a possession, that the children of Ammon may not be remembered among the nations.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ I will execute judgments on Moab. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² “‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Because Edom has dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and has greatly offended, and taken revenge on them,”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “I will stretch out my hand on Edom, and will cut off man and animal from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman. They will fall by the sword even to Dedan.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ I will lay my vengeance on Edom by the hand of my people Israel. They will do in Edom according to my anger and according to my wrath. Then they will know my vengeance,” says the Lord Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ “‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Because the Philistines have taken revenge, and have taken vengeance with contempt of soul to destroy with perpetual hostility,”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “Behold, I will stretch out my hand on the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes. Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I lay my vengeance on them.”’”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Ezekiel 25 · Preschool

God Cares About Neighbors

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Color the camels and the sheep. God wants us to be kind to our neighbors!

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Bible Verse

I will make Rabbah a stable for camels and the children of Ammon a resting place for flocks. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.”

Ezekiel 25:5 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: When God's people were in trouble, some neighbors laughed at them. God did not like that. God wants us to be kind when others are hurting, not to laugh at them. Let's ask God to help us be kind.

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Ezekiel 25 · Grade 4

They Will Know That I Am Yahweh

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Read and Think

Ezekiel 25 begins a long section of messages to the nations, chapters 25 to 32. Ammon had said Aha! when God's sanctuary was profaned, the land of Israel was made desolate, and Judah went into captivity. They clapped their hands and rejoiced over Israel's pain. God said their land would become pasture for camels and flocks.

Moab and Seir said the house of Judah was like all the nations. They meant Israel's God was no different from other gods. Edom, Israel's brother nation descended from Esau, took vengeance on Judah. The Philistines acted with ancient hatred, wanting to destroy.

God said he would judge each nation. His judgment on Edom would come by the hand of his people Israel. The repeated phrase in this chapter is that they will know that God is Yahweh. God wanted the nations to understand that he is the true God and that he cares how his people are treated.

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What did Ammon do when Judah suffered?
What did Moab mean by saying Judah was like all the nations?
Who was Edom descended from?
What phrase is repeated in this chapter?

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Ezekiel 25 begins a long section of messages to the , chapters 25 to 32.
God said their would become pasture for camels and flocks.
Moab and Seir said the of Judah was like all the nations.
said he would judge each nation.

Think About It

Ammon rejoiced when Judah was in trouble. Why is it wrong to be glad when someone else fails or gets hurt?
God cared how His people were treated by others. How should we treat people who are going through hard times?

Memory Verse

I will make Rabbah a stable for camels and the children of Ammon a resting place for flocks. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.”

Ezekiel 25:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for caring for all nations. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can your life help others see who God is?
How do you treat God's people around you?

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Ezekiel 25 · Grade 5

Aha! Over a Neighbor's Ruin

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Read and Think

Ezekiel 25 opens the oracles against the nations, which run through chapter 32 and sit between the fall of Jerusalem and the message of hope. God addressed four of Judah's neighbors: Ammon and Moab to the east, Edom to the south, and Philistia to the west. Each had responded to Judah's disaster with contempt rather than compassion.

Ammon said Aha! against God's sanctuary when it was profaned and clapped its hands with all the despite of its soul. Moab and Seir claimed that the house of Judah is like all the nations, denying that Yahweh was unique. Edom, Israel's brother through Esau, took vengeance and greatly offended. The Philistines acted with perpetual hostility. Their sins were not only military acts but attitudes: gloating, scorn, and lasting hatred.

The refrain throughout is that they will know that God is Yahweh. The fall of Jerusalem did not mean Yahweh was weak; he was still ruler over every nation. God said he would lay his vengeance on Edom by the hand of his people Israel, showing that Israel's story was not over. The opposite of Ammon's Aha! is compassion. In the New Testament, Romans 12:15 says: Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Show What You Know

Where do the oracles against the nations fit in the book?
What attitudes did the nations show toward Judah?
What does the refrain they will know that God is Yahweh teach?
Which New Testament verse gives the opposite of Ammon's response?

Crossword

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I will make Rabbah a stable for ____ and the children of Ammon a resting place for flocks
They will eat your ____ and they will drink your milk

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To the children of the ____
Hear the ____ of the Lord Yahweh

Think About It

God judged nations for gloating over others' pain. When are people tempted to feel glad about someone else's trouble?
Romans 12:15 calls us to weep with those who weep. Who around you might need compassion right now?

Memory Verse

I will make Rabbah a stable for camels and the children of Ammon a resting place for flocks. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.”

Ezekiel 25:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for caring for all nations. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you show compassion when someone you dislike struggles?
How does Romans 12:15 connect to Ezekiel 25?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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