jun 6, 593 BC - Ezekiel receives his commission

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Ezek 1/1-3
5th day of Tammuz
"While I was among the captives by the river of Chebar..." probably at age 30. cp Num 4/3

In Ezekiels 30th year, in the 5 day of the 4 month (Tammuz) in the 5th year after Jehoiachins captivity, i.e. 6th June 593 BC

Note:

1. Priestly Background: Ezekiel 1:3 explicitly identifies him as a priest. He was part of the third wave of captives taken to Babylon.

2. Age and Ministry: His prophetic ministry began around age 30, which was the traditional age for priests to begin their service.

3. Focus of Prophecy: His background influenced his writings, which frequently focused on the Temple, the sacrificial system, and the glory of God.

4. Symbolic Acts: He was forbidden from mourning his wife's death as a sign of judgment against Israel, showcasing his life as a living message.

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