Ezekiel 24:2 kjv — Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem th…

King James Version

"Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day."

— Ezekiel 24:2, King James Version

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

1

Again in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

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Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.

3

And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:

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Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones.

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Take the choice of the flock, and burn also the bones under it, and make it boil well, and let them seethe the bones of it therein.

Ezekiel 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:2 say?
Ezekiel 24:2 in the King James Version reads: “Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.”
Where is Ezekiel 24:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 2.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 24:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:2 in?
Ezekiel 24:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 24:2?
Ezekiel 24:2 reads (KJV): “Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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