into the land. He must do what he promised so all will know that he is Lord.
life. Clearly, God is promising the resurrection of the nation of Israel and its spiritual regeneration (cf. 36:25–27).
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:7–10 In the vision, Ezekiel did as he was told and the dead bones became a living nation (v. 10).
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:11–13 This is the key to the interpretation of the vision. It is the resurrection and salvation of Israel.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:14 I will put my Spirit within you. See note on 36:25– 27. do it. God's reputation is at stake in the restoration and regeneration of Israel into the land. He must do what he promised so all will know that he is Lord.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:15–23 The vision ended and Ezekiel was given an object lesson that his people observed (vv. 18, 20). This drama of uniting two sticks offered a second illustration that God will not only regather Israelites to their land, but will for the first time since 931 B.C. (the end of Solomon's reign, 1 Kings 11:26–40) restore union between Israel and Judah (Ezek. 37:19, 21–22) in the messianic reign (cf. Isa. 11:12–13; Jer. 3:18; Hos. 1:11).
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:21–23 God made three promises that summarized his future plans for Israel: 1) restoration, v. 21; 2) unification, v. 22; and 3) purification, v. 23. These promises bring to fulfillment: 1) the Abrahamic Covenant (cf. Gen. 12); 2) the Davidic Covenant (2 Sam. 7); and 3) the New Covenant (cf. Jer. 31), respectively.
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:22 one king. This leader (cf. vv. 24–25) is the MessiahKing-Shepherd often promised for David's dynasty (34:23–24; Jer. 23:5–8; 30:9; Dan. 2:35, 45; 7:13–14, 27), who is the one king of Zech. 14:9 (cf. Matt. 25:31, 34, 40).
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:23 cleanse them. This is provided by the provisions of the New Covenant (cf. 36:27; 37:14; Jer. 31:31–34).
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:24–25 David. This is to be understood as Jesus Christ the Messiah, descendant of David (cf. 2 Sam. 7:8–17; Isa. 7:14; 9:6–7; Mic. 5:2; Matt. 1:1, 23; Luke 1:31–33).
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON 37:25 land that I gave to my servant Jacob. It is natural to see this physical land, so clarified, as the very land God gave to Abraham, Isaac,