# General Information:

Ezekiel shows the people of Israel they will soon be forced into exile.

# just as I was commanded

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "just as Yahweh commanded me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# dug a hole through the wall by hand

"dug a hole through the wall with my hands"

# in the dark

"at night"