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Begin at my sanctuary.&#8221 So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> Kill them all—old and young, girls and women and little children. But do not touch anyone with the mark. Begin right here at the Temple.” So they began by killing the seventy leaders. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Kill old men outright, young men and maidens, little children and women, but touch no one on whom is the mark. And begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the house. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Utterly slay old and young men, maidens and little children and women; but do not come near anyone on whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Utterly kill old men, young men, female virgins, little children, and women, but do not touch any person on whom is the mark; and you shall start from My sanctuary.” So they started with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Utterly slay old men, young men, maidens, little children, and women, but do not touch any man on whom is the mark; and you shall start from My sanctuary.&#8221 So they started with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Utterly slay old men, young men, maidens, little children, and women, but do not touch any man on whom is the mark; and you shall start from My sanctuary.” So they started with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Kill to utter destruction old men, chosen men, virgins, little ones, and women, but do not touch any man on whom is the mark; and you shall start from My sanctuary.” So they started with the elders who were before the house. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Utterly slay old men, young men, maidens, little children, and women; but do not touch or go near anyone on whom is the mark. Begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple [who did not have the LORD’S mark on their foreheads]. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, as well as the children and older women, but do not come near anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were in front of the temple. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, as well as the older women and little children, but do not come near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.&#8221 So they began with the elders who were in front of the temple. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> slay utterly the old man, the young man and the virgin, and little children and women; but come not near any man upon whom is the mark: and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the old men that were before the house. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> slay utterly the old man, the young man and the maiden, and little children and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Kill old men, young men, old women, young women, and children. But don't come near anyone who has a mark on him. Start with my holy place." So they started with the old men in front of the temple. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Kill the old men, young men, young women, mothers, and children. But don't touch anyone who has the mark on his forehead. Start here at my Temple." So they began with the leaders who were standing there at the Temple. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> You are to execute old men, young men, young women, little children, and women. But don't touch anyone who has been marked. Begin at my Holy Place!" And so they started with the elders who were in standing in front of the Temple. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.? So they began with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/net/ezekiel/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Old men, young men, young women, little children, and women--wipe them out! But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary!" So they began with the elders who were at the front of the temple. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> kill utterly the old man, the young man and the virgin, and little children and women; but do not come near any man on whom is the mark: and begin at my sanctuary." Then they began at the old men that were before the house. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the elderly men who were before the house. <a href="/web/ezekiel/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Kill utterly the old man, the young man, the virgin, little children and women; but don’t come near any man on whom is the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” Then they began at the old men who were before the house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> aged, young man, and virgin, and infant, and women, you slay—to destruction; and against any man on whom [is] the mark you do not go near, and you begin from My sanctuary.” <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> aged, young man, and virgin, and infant, and women, ye do slay -- to destruction; and against any man on whom is the mark ye do not go nigh, and from My sanctuary ye begin.' <a href="/slt/ezekiel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The old man, the young man, and the virgin, and little ones, and women, ye shall slay to destruction: and every man which upon him the mark, ye shall not touch; and ye shall begin from my holy place. And they will begin upon the old men which are before the house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Utterly destroy old and young, maidens, children and women: but upon whomsoever you shall see Thau, kill him not, and begin ye at my sanctuary. So they began at the ancient men who mere before the house. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Kill, even to utter destruction, old men, young men, and virgins, little ones, and women. But all upon whom see the Tau, you shall not kill. And begin from my sanctuary.” Therefore, they began with the men among the elders, who were before the face of the house. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Old and young, male and female, women and children—wipe them out! But do not touch anyone marked with the X. Begin at my sanctuary. So they began with the elders who were in front of the temple. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Cut down old men, young men and young women, little children and women, but touch no one who has the mark. And begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were in front of the house.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Slay utterly old and young, both virgins and little children and women; but touch not any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. So they began with the elders who stood in front of the house. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the elders and the young men and the virgin girls and the boys and the women kill with destruction, and every man that has a mark upon him you shall not touch, and begin from my holy place.” And they began with the Elders, the men who had been standing before the house<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> slay utterly the old man, the young man and the maiden, and little children and women; but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary.' Then they began at the elders that were before the house. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Slay utterly old man and youth, and virgin, and infants, and women: but go ye not nigh any on whom is the mark: begin at my sanctuary. So they began with the elder men who were within in the house. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=1927" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/9.htm">Slaughter of the Idolaters</a> …5And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone! 6<a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: ta·har·ḡū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">Slaughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/4889.htm" title="4889: lə·maš·ḥîṯ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Ruin, destruction. From shachath; destructive, i.e. destruction, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: zā·qên (Adj-ms) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">the old men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/970.htm" title="970: bā·ḥūr (N-ms) -- A young man. Or bachur; participle passive of bachar; properly, selected, i.e. A youth.">the young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1330.htm" title="1330: ū·ḇə·ṯū·lāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to separate; a virgin; sometimes a bride; also a city or state.">and maidens,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: wə·nā·šîm (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the women</a> <a href="/hebrew/2945.htm" title="2945: wə·ṭap̄ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Children. From taphaph; a family.">and children;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">but do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: tig·ga·šū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To draw near, approach. ">go near</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">anyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8420.htm" title="8420: hat·tāw (Art:: N-ms) -- A mark, a signature. From tavah; a mark; by implication, a signature.">has the mark.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: tā·ḥêl·lū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">Now begin</a> <a href="/hebrew/4720.htm" title="4720: ū·mim·miq·dā·šî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A sacred place, sanctuary. Or miqqdash; from qadash; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary or asylum.">at My sanctuary.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: way·yā·ḥêl·lū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">So they began</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: bā·’ă·nā·šîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: haz·zə·qê·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">with the elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who were</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·bā·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the temple.</a> 7Then He told them, “Defile the temple and fill the courts with the slain. Go forth!” So they went out and began killing throughout the city.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/7-3.htm">Revelation 7:3</a> “Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” <a href="/revelation/9-4.htm">Revelation 9:4</a> They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. <a href="/revelation/14-1.htm">Revelation 14:1</a> Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads. <a href="/revelation/22-4.htm">Revelation 22:4</a> They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Matthew 13:30</a> Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’” <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Matthew 13:41-42</a> The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a> Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a> That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. <a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14</a> I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-8</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a> his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. <a href="/isaiah/65-12.htm">Isaiah 65:12</a> I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” <a href="/isaiah/66-6.htm">Isaiah 66:6</a> Hear the uproar from the city; listen to the voice from the temple! It is the voice of the LORD, repaying His enemies what they deserve! <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29</a> For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man on whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.utterly [heb] to destruction <a href="/numbers/31-15.htm">Numbers 31:15-17</a> And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive? … <a href="/deuteronomy/2-34.htm">Deuteronomy 2:34</a> And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain:<a href="/deuteronomy/3-6.htm">Deuteronomy 3:6</a> And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city.but<a href="/exodus/12-23.htm">Exodus 12:23</a> For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.<a href="/joshua/2-18.htm">Joshua 2:18,19</a> Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee… <a href="/joshua/6-22.htm">Joshua 6:22-25</a> But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her… and begin<a href="/ezekiel/8-5.htm">Ezekiel 8:5-16</a> Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry… <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29</a> For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts.<a href="/amos/3-2.htm">Amos 3:2</a> You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.at the<a href="/ezekiel/8-11.htm">Ezekiel 8:11,16</a> And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up… <a href="/ezekiel/11-1.htm">Ezekiel 11:1</a> Moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the LORD'S house, which looketh eastward: and behold at the door of the gate five and twenty men; among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/28-8.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Elderly</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-5.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-8.htm">Little</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-22.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-11.htm">Maids</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-4.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-6.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-4.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-6.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-13.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-14.htm">Women</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-14.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/25-15.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-7.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Elderly</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-19.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-16.htm">Little</a> <a href="/amos/2-7.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/nahum/2-7.htm">Maids</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-19.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-16.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-19.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-10.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-3.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-18.htm">Women</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-60.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 9</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/9-1.htm">A vision, whereby is shown the preservation of some</a> 5. <a href="/ezekiel/9-5.htm">and the destruction of the rest</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/9-8.htm">God cannot be entreated for them</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; This phrase indicates a comprehensive judgment without discrimination based on age or gender. In the context of Ezekiel, this judgment is a divine response to the pervasive idolatry and sin in Jerusalem. The severity of the judgment reflects the seriousness of the people's rebellion against God. Historically, such judgments were not uncommon in the ancient Near East, where entire populations could be subject to conquest and destruction. This also echoes the judgment seen in the flood narrative (Genesis 6-9) and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19), where entire communities faced divine wrath due to their sinfulness.but do not go near anyone who has the mark. The mark serves as a sign of divine protection, reminiscent of the blood on the doorposts during the Passover in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/12-7.htm">Exodus 12:7, 13</a>). This mark distinguishes those who grieve over the abominations committed in the city, showing a remnant faithful to God amidst widespread apostasy. It prefigures the sealing of the 144,000 in <a href="/revelation/7-3.htm">Revelation 7:3-4</a>, where God's servants are marked for protection during tribulation. This concept of marking for protection underscores God's justice and mercy, ensuring that the righteous are spared even in times of widespread judgment.Now begin at My sanctuary.” Judgment starting at the sanctuary highlights the principle that God's house and His people are held to a higher standard (<a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a>). The temple, meant to be a place of worship and holiness, had become defiled by idolatry and corruption. This reflects the broader biblical theme that those closest to God, who have received His revelation and blessings, are accountable for their response to Him. The sanctuary's defilement necessitated a cleansing, similar to Jesus' cleansing of the temple (<a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Matthew 21:12-13</a>), emphasizing the need for purity in worship.So they began with the elders who were before the temple. The elders, as leaders and representatives of the people, were held accountable first. Their position before the temple signifies their role in leading the community in worship and governance. Their judgment underscores the biblical principle that leaders bear greater responsibility (<a href="/james/3.htm">James 3:1</a>). This also serves as a warning to spiritual leaders to maintain integrity and faithfulness, as their influence can lead others either toward or away from God. The elders' judgment is a sobering reminder of the consequences of leading others into sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_marked_individuals.htm">The Marked Individuals</a> Those who are spared from judgment because they have received a mark, signifying their faithfulness and lamentation over the sins of Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_executioners.htm">The Executioners</a> Angelic beings or agents of God's judgment, tasked with carrying out the divine decree. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary.htm">The Sanctuary</a> The temple in Jerusalem, representing the starting point of God's judgment, emphasizing the principle that judgment begins with the house of God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_elders.htm">The Elders</a> Leaders of the people, who are the first to face judgment, highlighting the accountability of those in positions of spiritual leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Sin has severe consequences, and God's judgment is a response to persistent disobedience and rebellion. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lamentation.htm">The Importance of Lamentation</a> Those who mourn over sin and seek righteousness are marked for protection, emphasizing the value of a contrite heart. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_begins_at_the_house_of_god.htm">Judgment Begins at the House of God</a> Believers are held to a higher standard, and spiritual leaders bear significant responsibility for guiding their communities. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> God is just and sovereign, executing judgment according to His perfect wisdom and timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_divine_protection.htm">The Assurance of Divine Protection</a> Those who are faithful to God and bear His mark are assured of His protection, even amidst widespread judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 9</a> <a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_9_6_show_god's_love.htm">How does Ezekiel 9:6 reconcile a loving God with the command to kill everyone, including children and the elderly? </a> <a href="/q/do_ezekiel_41_1-5_measurements_match_any_temple.htm">How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_41_with_1_kings_6.htm">How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'judgment_at_god's_house'_mean.htm">What does "Judgment Begins at the House of God" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Begin at my sanctuary, etc. It was fitting that the spot in which guilt had culminated should be the starting point of punishment. There seems something like a reference to this command in <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a>. In each case judgment "begins at the house of God." So the dread work began with the ancient men, or elders, of the same class, i.e., if not the same persons, as those in <a href="/ezekiel/8-11.htm">Ezekiel 8:11</a>. <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Slaughter תַּהַרְג֣וּ (ta·har·ḡū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent the old men, זָקֵ֡ן (zā·qên) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> Old the young men בָּח֣וּר (bā·ḥūr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> Selected, a youth and maidens, וּבְתוּלָה֩ (ū·ḇə·ṯū·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1330.htm">Strong's 1330: </a> A virgin, sometimes, a bride the women וְנָשִׁ֜ים (wə·nā·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and children, וְטַ֨ף (wə·ṭap̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2945.htm">Strong's 2945: </a> A family but do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not go near תִּגַּ֔שׁוּ (tig·ga·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach anyone כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has the mark. הַתָּו֙ (hat·tāw) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8420.htm">Strong's 8420: </a> A mark, a signature Now begin תָּחֵ֑לּוּ (tā·ḥêl·lū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play at My sanctuary.” וּמִמִּקְדָּשִׁ֖י (ū·mim·miq·dā·šî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4720.htm">Strong's 4720: </a> A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum So they began וַיָּחֵ֙לּוּ֙ (way·yā·ḥêl·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play with the elders הַזְּקֵנִ֔ים (haz·zə·qê·nîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> Old who [were] אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the temple. הַבָּֽיִת׃ (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 9:6 Kill utterly the old man the young (Ezek. 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