SUMMARY
In a vision that begins in 8:1, Ezekiel sees the glory of the Lord depart from the Temple to God’s throne-chariot.
ANALYSIS
The throne-chariot of God is a powerful symbol of God’s presence and glory in this book. After speaking about many of the abominations and sins of Israel, EzekielEzekiel was a priest and prophet who was raised in Jerusalem and exiled to Babylon in 597 BCE. sees the throne-chariot again (10:1). The “cherubimThe cherubim are winged creatures who support the throne of God. These creatures were reputed to be a part of the ark of the covenant. In the book of Isaiah God is said to be enthroned above the cherubim.” are the living heavenly beings (10:20) who carry the throne of God. The “glory” or throne leaves the house of God (TempleThe Jerusalem temple, unlike the tabernacle, was a permanent structure, although (like the tabernacle) it was a place of worship and religious activity. On one occasion Jesus felt such activity was unacceptable and, as reported in all four Gospels, drove from the temple those engaged...) where God’s glory had dwelt in the past. God’s presence, glory, and blessing are about to leave the Temple and Jerusalem (10:19).
