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Either this refers to some’ particular prediction of the death of this man; as Jeremiah did of Hananiah’s death, Jer_28:17; though I do not remember that Ezekiel had spoken of it before, and therefore I take the words for a usual transition. If you suppose the first guess at the meaning of,
it came to pass, then this will be best interpreted by
according to, or
even as; if you adhere to the latter, then this when is
whilst, or
as, I was prophesying.
Died; and so was a pledge or presage of the following death of the other twenty-four.
Then; immediately, in the most humble manner, as that people were used to do, Jos_7:10 2Ch_20:18. He fell down upon his face, in order to pray.
Cried; with intense and earnest mind he prayed, as well as with a loud voice: see Eze_9:8. Much like phrase is that in Est_4:1.
Ah Lord God! an expression of his tender compassions for them.
Wilt thou make, & c.? a very usual way of interceding, and so common in Scripture, that it is a wonder any should find fault with it who know the Scripture.
Make a full end, by slaying all as this man is cut off. This man’s name implieth one that escaped, or was delivered by God’s good hand; and perhaps the prophet alludes to it; however, he is very solicitous, as others were, for the remnant, which was ever least, 2Ki_19:30,31 Isa 10:21,22 Jer 23:3 31:7; and in this manner does Eze_9:8, intercede for the Jews.