Ezekiel 25

Ezekiel 25:1

III. PROPHECIES AGAINST SEVEN GENTILE NATIONS (Chaps. 2532)In these chapters we read of God’s judgment on seven heathen nations. These nations are judged for various forms of rebellion against God. They had contact with God’s people, knew about Him, but were unwilling to turn to Him. Let us observe this closely, for God’s ways always reveal His thoughts, whether in judgment or in grace. A. Prophecy against Ammon (25:1-7)The first nation upon which judgment is pronounced is Ammon. Because the Ammonites rejoiced at the fall of God’s sanctuary, Israel and Judah, and the Babylonian captivity, they would be destroyed by the Babylonians (men of the East). Rabbah would become a stable for camels and Ammon a resting place for flocks.

Ezekiel 25:8

B. Prophecy against Moab (25:8-11)The second nation is Moab, which shared with Seir a hostile attitude toward Judah. The land of Moab would be opened to the Babylonians and would suffer the same fate as Ammon. The territory would be cleared of its cities, and Moab would know that God is the LORD.

Ezekiel 25:12

C. Prophecy against Edom (25:12-14)The third nation is Edom. Because it took vengeance against the house of Judah, the Lord GOD said, it would know His vengeance.

Ezekiel 25:15

D. Prophecy against Philistia (25:15-17)The Philistines are the fourth people. Their never-ending hatred of Judah would bring upon them the vengeance of the LORD. Just as these nations would learn that if you touch God’s people, you touch Him, so those who engage in “Christian-bashing” today will one day learn that believers are the apple of God’s eye. This is even true when God’s people fall into sin and are judged for it. We should beware of all malicious joy, gloating, or revengeful thoughts. Rather, like Ezekiel, we should mourn, intercede, and confess the sins of other believers as our own.