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Ezekiel
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Ezekiel was a prophet of God during the exile period when many Jews were taken to Babylon.
- Ezekiel was a priest living in the kingdom of Judah when he and many other Jews were captured by the Babylonian army.
- For over twenty years, he and his wife lived in Babylon near a river, and the Jews came there to hear him speak messages from God.
- Among other things, Ezekiel prophesied about the destruction and restoration of Jerusalem and the temple.
- He also prophesied about the future kingdom of the Messiah.
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(See also: babylon · christ · exile · prophet)