Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They will come against you with weapons, chariots and wagons and with a throng of people; they will take up positions against you on every side with large and small shields and with helmets. I will turn you over to them for punishment, and they will punish you according to their standards. New Living Translation They will all come against you from the north with chariots, wagons, and a great army prepared for attack. They will take up positions on every side, surrounding you with men armed with shields and helmets. And I will hand you over to them for punishment so they can do with you as they please. English Standard Version And they shall come against you from the north with chariots and wagons and a host of peoples. They shall set themselves against you on every side with buckler, shield, and helmet; and I will commit the judgment to them, and they shall judge you according to their judgments. Berean Standard Bible They will come against you with a host of peoples, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards. Berean Literal Bible And they will come against you with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a horde of people; buckler and shield and helmet they will array against you all around; and I will give to them judgment, and they will judge you by their own judgments. King James Bible And they shall come against thee with chariots, wagons, and wheels, and with an assembly of people, which shall set against thee buckler and shield and helmet round about: and I will set judgment before them, and they shall judge thee according to their judgments. New King James Version And they shall come against you With chariots, wagons, and war-horses, With a horde of people. They shall array against you Buckler, shield, and helmet all around. ‘I will delegate judgment to them, And they shall judge you according to their judgments. New American Standard Bible And they will come against you with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a contingent of peoples. They will attack you on every side with shield, buckler, and helmet; and I will commit the judgment to them, and they will judge you according to their customs. NASB 1995 ‘They will come against you with weapons, chariots and wagons, and with a company of peoples. They will set themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet; and I will commit the judgment to them, and they will judge you according to their customs. NASB 1977 ‘And they will come against you with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a company of peoples. They will set themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet; and I shall commit the judgment to them, and they will judge you according to their customs. Legacy Standard Bible They will come against you with weapons, chariots and wagons, and with an assembly of peoples. They will set themselves against you on every side with large shield and shield and helmet; and I will give the judgment to them, and they will judge you according to their judgments. Amplified Bible They will come against you with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a company of people (infantry) who will array themselves against you on every side with large shield and small, and helmet; and I will commit the judgment and the punishment to them, and they will judge and punish you in accordance with their [pagan] customs. Berean Annotated Bible They will come against you with a host of peoples [They will all come against you from the north], with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards. Christian Standard Bible They will come against you with an assembly of peoples and with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will set themselves against you on every side with large and small shields and helmets. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will judge you by their own standards. Holman Christian Standard Bible They will come against you with an alliance of nations and with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will set themselves against you on every side with shields, bucklers, and helmets. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will judge you by their own standards. American Standard Version And they shall come against thee with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a company of peoples; they shall set themselves against thee with buckler and shield and helmet round about; and I will commit the judgment unto them, and they shall judge thee according to their judgments. Contemporary English Version Their large armies will come from the north with chariots and wagons carrying weapons. They will wear shields and helmets and will surround you, and I will let them judge and sentence you according to their own laws. English Revised Version And they shall come against thee with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with an assembly of peoples; they shall set themselves against thee with buckler and shield and helmet round about: and I will commit the judgment unto them, and they shall judge thee according to their judgments. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will attack you from the north, with chariots and wagons and with a large number of troops. They will attack you from all around with small and large shields and with helmets. I have handed you over to them for punishment. They will punish you with their own kind of punishment. Good News Translation They will attack you from the north, bringing a large army with chariots and supply wagons. Protected by shields and helmets, they will surround you. I will hand you over to them, and they will judge you by their own laws. International Standard Version "'They'll invade you with weapons, chariots, wagons, and a vast army. They'll set themselves in place to attack you from every direction with large shields, small shields, and helmets. I'll turn over judgment to them, and they'll punish you according to their own standards. NET Bible They will attack you with weapons, chariots, wagons, and with a huge army; they will array themselves against you on every side with large shields, small shields, and helmets. I will assign them the task of judgment; they will punish you according to their laws. New Heart English Bible They shall come against you from the north with chariots, and wagons, and with a company of peoples; they shall set themselves against you with buckler and shield and helmet all around; and I will commit the judgment to them, and they shall judge you according to their judgments. Webster's Bible Translation And they shall come against thee with chariots, wagons, and wheels, and with an assembly of people, which shall set against thee buckler and shield and helmet on every side: and I will set judgment before them, and they shall judge thee according to their judgments. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey will come against you with a host of peoples, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards. World English Bible They will come against you with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a company of peoples. They will set themselves against you with buckler, shield, and helmet all around. I will commit the judgment to them, and they will judge you according to their judgments. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they have come in against you, "" With arms, rider, and wheel, "" And with an assembly of peoples; Buckler, and shield, and helmet, "" They set against you all around, "" And I have set judgment before them, "" They have judged you in their judgments. Berean Literal Bible And they will come against you with weapons, chariots, and wagons, and with a horde of people; buckler and shield and helmet they will array against you all around; and I will give to them judgment, and they will judge you by their own judgments. Young's Literal Translation And they have come in against thee, With arms, rider, and wheel, And with an assembly of peoples; Target, and shield, and helmet, They do set against thee round about, And I have set before them judgment, They have judged thee in their Judgments. Smith's Literal Translation And they came against thee firm with chariot and wheel, and with a convocation of peoples, shield and buckler and helmet, they will set against thee round about: and I gave judgment before them, and they judged thee with their judgments. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall come upon thee well appointed with chariot and wheel, a multitude of people: they shall be armed against thee on every side with breastplate, and buckler, and helmet: and I will set judgment before them, and they shall judge thee by their judgments. Catholic Public Domain Version And they will overwhelm you, well-equipped with chariot and wheel, a multitude of peoples. They will be armed against you on every side with armor and shield and helmet. And I will give judgment to their eyes, and they will judge you with their judgments. New American Bible They shall invade you with armor, chariots and wagons, a horde of peoples; they will array against you on every side bucklers and shields and helmets. I will give them the right of judgment, and they will judge you according to their standards. New Revised Standard Version They shall come against you from the north with chariots and wagons and a host of peoples; they shall set themselves against you on every side with buckler, shield, and helmet, and I will commit the judgment to them, and they shall judge you according to their ordinances. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall come against you well armed with chariots, wagons, and with a host of people, who shall set against you with spears, bucklers, shields, and helmets round about; and I will set judgment before them, and they shall judge you according to their judgments. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall come upon you when they are armed, in chariots and on wheels and in crowds of the Gentiles. They shall surround you with spears and with round shields and with helmets and I shall give judgment before them, and they shall judge you by their Judges OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they shall come against thee with hosts, chariots, and wheels, and with an assembly of peoples; they shall set themselves in array against thee with buckler and shield and helmet round about; and I will commit the judgment unto them, and they shall judge thee according to their judgments. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they all shall come upon thee from the north, chariots and wheels, with a multitude of nations, shields and targets; and the enemy shall set a watch against thee round about: and I will set judgement before them, and they shall take vengeance on thee with their judgements. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Oholibah to Be Plagued…23the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, the men of Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them—all desirable young men, governors and commanders, officers and men of renown, mounted on horses. 24They will come against you with a host of peoples, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards. 25And I will set My jealous rage against you, and they will deal with you in fury. They will cut off your noses and ears, and your survivors will fall by the sword. They will seize your sons and daughters, and your remnant will be consumed by fire.… Cross References They will come against you with a host of peoples, Ezekiel 26:3 therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, O Tyre, I am against you, and I will raise up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. Jeremiah 50:9 For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. Joel 3:2 I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My land. with weapons, chariots, and wagons. Jeremiah 46:4 Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! Ezekiel 26:7 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops. Jeremiah 47:3 at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp. They will array themselves against you on every side Ezekiel 4:2 Then lay siege against it: Construct a siege wall, build a ramp to it, set up camps against it, and place battering rams around it on all sides. Zechariah 14:2 For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. 2 Kings 6:14-17 the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city. / When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” / “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” … with buckler and shield and helmet. Jeremiah 46:3-4 “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! / Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! Psalm 35:2 Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. 1 Samuel 17:38 Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor. I will delegate judgment to them, Isaiah 10:5-6 Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. Habakkuk 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. and they will punish you according to their own standards. Ezekiel 7:27 The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with despair, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct, and I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’” Treasury of Scripture And they shall come against you with chariots, wagons, and wheels, and with an assembly of people, which shall set against you buckler and shield and helmet round about: and I will set judgment before them, and they shall judge you according to their judgments. with chariots Ezekiel 26:10 By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach. Jeremiah 47:3 At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his strong horses, at the rushing of his chariots, and at the rumbling of his wheels, the fathers shall not look back to their children for feebleness of hands; Nahum 2:3,4 The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken… I will set Ezekiel 23:45 And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner of adulteresses, and after the manner of women that shed blood; because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands. Ezekiel 16:38 And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy. Ezekiel 21:23 And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken. Jump to Previous Array Assembly Buckler Chariots Commit Company Customs Helmet Host Hosts Judge Judgment Judgments North Peoples Round Shield Side Themselves Wagons Weapons WheelsJump to Next Array Assembly Buckler Chariots Commit Company Customs Helmet Host Hosts Judge Judgment Judgments North Peoples Round Shield Side Themselves Wagons Weapons WheelsEzekiel 23 1. The unfaithfulness of Aholah and Aholibah23. Aholibah is to be plagued by her lovers 36. The prophet reproves the adulteries of them both 45. and shows their judgments They will come against you with a host of peoples This phrase indicates a coalition of nations coming against Jerusalem, reflecting the historical context of the Babylonian invasion. The "host of peoples" suggests a large, diverse army, reminiscent of the alliances seen in ancient Near Eastern warfare. This aligns with the historical accounts of Babylon's conquests, where they often incorporated troops from subjugated nations. with weapons, chariots, and wagons They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet I will delegate judgment to them and they will punish you according to their own standards Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the exiles in Babylon. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic actions. 2. Oholah and Oholibah Symbolic names for Samaria and Jerusalem, representing the Northern and Southern Kingdoms of Israel, respectively. They are depicted as two sisters who have been unfaithful to God. 3. Babylonian Army The invading force that God uses as an instrument of judgment against Jerusalem. They are described as coming with military might and equipment. 4. Judgment The divine retribution that God delegates to the Babylonians, allowing them to judge Jerusalem according to their own standards. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, representing the Southern Kingdom, which is the focus of God's judgment in this passage. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod uses nations and events to accomplish His purposes, even when they seem harsh. Understanding His sovereignty helps us trust His plans. Consequences of Unfaithfulness The unfaithfulness of God's people leads to severe consequences. This serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God. Divine Justice God's justice is perfect, and He delegates judgment according to His will. We must remember that His ways are higher than ours. Repentance and Restoration While judgment is severe, God's ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. We should seek to turn back to Him in times of correction. Spiritual Warfare The imagery of warfare reminds us of the spiritual battles we face. We must equip ourselves with the armor of God to stand firm. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 23:24?2. How does Ezekiel 23:24 illustrate God's judgment against unfaithfulness? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Ezekiel 23:24? 4. How does Ezekiel 23:24 connect with other biblical warnings against idolatry? 5. How should Ezekiel 23:24 influence our understanding of divine justice today? 6. What practical steps can we take to avoid the sins mentioned in Ezekiel 23? 7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 23:24? 8. How does Ezekiel 23:24 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. What is the significance of the imagery used in Ezekiel 23:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 23? 11. Who is the prince mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy? 12. What explains the apparent inconsistency between God’s merciful nature elsewhere and the violent retribution depicted in Ezekiel 23:22–27? 13. How do we explain the apparent lack of fulfillment of Ezekiel 37:21-22, which promises a unified kingdom under one ruler, given the continued dispersion and divisions of the Jewish people? 14. In Ezekiel 43:7, God declares His throne will be in the temple. Does this conflict with the doctrine of an omnipresent deity who cannot be confined? What Does Ezekiel 23:24 Mean They will come against you with a host of peoplesEzekiel is warning Jerusalem that a vast coalition is on the way. The picture is one of overwhelming numbers—nations gathered like a flood (Ezekiel 23:22–23). Similar scenes appear when Assyria surrounded Samaria (2 Kings 17:5) and when Babylon camped against Judah (Jeremiah 32:28–29). God is stressing certainty: real armies, real peoples, literally moving in because of Israel’s persistent unfaithfulness. with weapons, chariots, and wagons The prophet catalogs the enemy’s hardware to underline the hopelessness of resistance. • Weapons: swords, spears, siege engines (Jeremiah 21:4–6). • Chariots: swift, fear-inducing machines of war (Nahum 2:3–4). • Wagons: heavy transport for supplies and battering rams (2 Kings 25:1). The point is simple: every technological advantage of the day will be marshaled against the city. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet The attackers will not strike haphazardly; they will set a complete siege line, fully armored. Bucklers (small shields), larger shields, and helmets suggest disciplined, organized ranks (Jeremiah 46:3–4; Ezekiel 38:4–5). No gap will remain for escape. By surrounding the city “on every side,” God is making sure His judgment is inescapable. I will delegate judgment to them The invaders are more than political enemies; they are agents of divine justice. God explicitly says He is handing over the authority to judge (Ezekiel 16:38; Isaiah 10:5–6). He remains sovereign even while using pagan nations (Habakkuk 1:6–11). This delegation shows both His holiness—sin must be addressed—and His control—nothing happens outside His decree. they will punish you according to their own standards Because Judah chose the idols and alliances of the nations, she will now taste those nations’ brutal codes. Babylonian justice was swift and unforgiving (2 Kings 25:6–7; Jeremiah 39:6–7). God is effectively saying, “You invited their ways; now you will live under them” (Judges 2:14). The punishment matches the sin: measure for measure. summary Ezekiel 23:24 paints a literal siege orchestrated by God to discipline His unfaithful people. Vast armies, formidable weapons, total encirclement, and delegated authority all underscore that divine judgment is both righteous and unavoidable. What Jerusalem once trusted in—foreign powers and worldly strength—now turns on her, proving that true security rests only in steadfast covenant faithfulness to the Lord. (24) With chariots, wagons, and wheels.--The word translated "chariots" occurs only here, and is thought to mean some weapon of war. It would be better to translate, with weapons, chariots, and wheels. The clause "I will set judgment before them," is equivalent to I will entrust to them the judgment upon thee.Verse 24. - With chariots, wagons, and wheels, etc. The first word is only found here, and probably means" armor." So the Revised Version, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They shall judge thee according to their judgments; sc. shall execute the judgment which God has assigned to them after their own manner, so their usual cruel treatment of barbarous nations.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They will comeוּבָ֣אוּ (ū·ḇā·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go against you עָלַ֡יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against with a host וּבִקְהַ֣ל (ū·ḇiq·hal) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation of peoples, עַמִּ֔ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with weapons, הֹ֠צֶן (hō·ṣen) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2021: Perhaps a weapon (of war) chariots, רֶ֤כֶב (re·ḵeḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7393: A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone and wagons. וְגַלְגַּל֙ (wə·ḡal·gal) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1534: A wheel, a whirlwind, dust They will array themselves יָשִׂ֥ימוּ (yā·śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set against you עָלַ֖יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against on every side סָבִ֑יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around with buckler צִנָּ֤ה (ṣin·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6793: A hook, a, shield, cold and shield וּמָגֵן֙ (ū·mā·ḡên) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile and helmet. וְקוֹבַ֔ע (wə·qō·w·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6959: A helmet I will delegate וְנָתַתִּ֤י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set judgment מִשְׁפָּ֔ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style to them, לִפְנֵיהֶם֙ (lip̄·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face and they will punish you וּשְׁפָט֖וּךְ (ū·šə·p̄ā·ṭūḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | second person feminine singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate by their own standards. בְּמִשְׁפְּטֵיהֶֽם׃ (bə·miš·pə·ṭê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Links Ezekiel 23:24 NIVEzekiel 23:24 NLT Ezekiel 23:24 ESV Ezekiel 23:24 NASB Ezekiel 23:24 KJV Ezekiel 23:24 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 23:24 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 23:24 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 23:24 French Bible Ezekiel 23:24 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 23:24 They shall come against you with weapons (Ezek. 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