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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all of them handsome young men, and mounted horsemen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They were all attractive young men, captains and commanders dressed in handsome blue, charioteers driving their horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />clothed in purple, governors and commanders, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all desirable young men, horsemen mounted on steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Which were</i> clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>Who were</i> clothed in purple, Captains and rulers, All of them desirable young men, Horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them handsome young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them attractive young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />dressed in blue, governors and prefects, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />dressed in blue, governors and prefects, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on steeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />who were clothed with blue, governors and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She offered herself to soldiers in purple uniforms: handsome, high-ranking officers and cavalry troops. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />which were clothed with blue, governors and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They were governors and commanders clothed in purple. They were all handsome young men who rode on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They were soldiers in uniforms of purple, noblemen and high-ranking officers; all of them were handsome young cavalry officers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who were clothed in blue—including governors and commanders. All of them were desirable young men—horsemen mounted on horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all desirable young men, horsemen mounted on steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />clothed in blue, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who were clothed with blue, governors and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who were clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who were clothed with blue—governors and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Clothed with blue—governors and prefects, "" All of them desirable young men, "" Horsemen, riding on horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Clothed with blue -- governors and prefects, Desirable young men all of them, Horsemen, riding on horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Putting on cerulean purple, prefects and governors, young men of desire all of them, horsemen riding horses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who were clothed with blue, princes, and rulers, beautiful youths, all horsemen, mounted upon horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />who were clothed with hyacinth: rulers and magistrates, passionate youths and all of the horsemen, mounted on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />dressed in purple, governors and officers, all of them handsome young soldiers, mounted on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all of them handsome young men, mounted horsemen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who were clothed with blue, lords and captains, desirable young men, all of them horsemen riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who wore blue fringes, Lords and Princes and Rulers, desirable young men, all of them horsemen, riders of horses<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />clothed with blue, governors and rulers, handsome young men all of them, horsemen riding upon horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />clothed with purple, princes and captains; <i>they were</i> young men and choice, all horseman riding on horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=6384" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm">The Adultery of Oholah and Oholibah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Oholah prostituted herself while she was still Mine. She lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians—warriors <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: lə·ḇu·šê (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">clothed</a> <a href="/hebrew/8504.htm" title="8504: ṯə·ḵê·leṯ (N-fs) -- Probably for shcheleth; the cerulean mussel, i.e. The color obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith.">in blue,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6346.htm" title="6346: pa·ḥō·wṯ (N-mp) -- A governor. Of foreign origin; a prefect.">governors</a> <a href="/hebrew/5461.htm" title="5461: ū·sə·ḡā·nîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A prefect, ruler. From an unused root meaning to superintend; a prefect of a province.">and commanders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kul·lām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2531.htm" title="2531: ḥe·meḏ (N-ms) -- Desire, delight. Om chamad; delight.">desirable</a> <a href="/hebrew/970.htm" title="970: ba·ḥū·rê (N-mpc) -- A young man. Or bachur; participle passive of bachar; properly, selected, i.e. A youth.">young men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6571.htm" title="6571: pā·rā·šîm (N-mp) -- A steed, a driver, cavalry. From parash; a steed (compare cuwc); also a driver, i.e. cavalry.">horsemen</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: rō·ḵə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">mounted on</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sū·sîm (N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">steeds.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>She offered sexual favors to all the elite of Assyria. She defiled herself with all the idols of those for whom she lusted.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-30.htm">Jeremiah 4:30</a></span><br />And you, O devastated one, what will you do, though you dress yourself in scarlet, though you adorn yourself with gold jewelry, though you enlarge your eyes with paint? You adorn yourself in vain; your lovers despise you; they want to take your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-29.htm">2 Kings 23:29</a></span><br />During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-2</a></span><br />“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a></span><br />So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">2 Chronicles 35:20-24</a></span><br />After all this, when Josiah had set the temple in order, Neco king of Egypt marched up to fight at Carchemish by the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to confront him. / But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!” / Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/2-18.htm">Jeremiah 2:18</a></span><br />Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-9.htm">Hosea 8:9</a></span><br />For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Revelation 17:1-2</a></span><br />Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-3.htm">Revelation 18:3</a></span><br />All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/3-4.htm">Nahum 3:4</a></span><br />because of the many harlotries of the harlot, the seductive mistress of sorcery, who betrays nations by her prostitution and clans by her witchcraft.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-8.htm">Isaiah 57:8</a></span><br />Behind the door and doorpost you have set up your memorial. Forsaking Me, you uncovered your bed; you climbed up and opened it wide. And you have made a pact with those whose bed you have loved; you have gazed upon their nakedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/3-1.htm">Jeremiah 3:1-2</a></span><br />“If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Would not such a land be completely defiled? But you have played the harlot with many lovers—and you would return to Me?” declares the LORD. / “Lift up your eyes to the barren heights and see. Is there any place where you have not been violated? You sat beside the highways waiting for your lovers, like a nomad in the desert. You have defiled the land with your prostitution and wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-13</a></span><br />The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">Revelation 18:9</a></span><br />Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Which were clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.</p><p class="hdg">all of</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12-15</a></b></br> She doted upon the Assyrians <i>her</i> neighbours, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/29-17.htm">Attractive</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-9.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-22.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-10.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-57.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-10.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-11.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-57.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/songs/1-16.htm">Handsome</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-4.htm">Horsemen</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-15.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-19.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-27.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-5.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-4.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-27.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-5.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-3.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Attractive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-7.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Handsome</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Horsemen</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-7.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-8.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/23-1.htm">The unfaithfulness of Aholah and Aholibah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/23-23.htm">Aholibah is to be plagued by her lovers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/23-36.htm">The prophet reproves the adulteries of them both</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/23-45.htm">and shows their judgments</a></span><br></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'; 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The use of blue in the garments of the individuals described here suggests their high status and importance. Biblically, blue was used in the tabernacle and priestly garments (<a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Exodus 28:31</a>), symbolizing heavenly authority and divine service. The mention of blue here may indicate the allure and prestige of these foreign powers, which Israel found enticing.<p><b>governors and commanders</b><br>These terms refer to high-ranking officials and military leaders, indicating a structured and powerful political system. Historically, the Assyrian and Babylonian empires, which are likely referenced here, had complex hierarchies with governors overseeing provinces and commanders leading armies. This reflects the organized might of these nations, which Israel and Judah were tempted to rely on instead of trusting in God.<p><b>all desirable young men</b><br>This phrase highlights the physical appeal and vigor of these foreign leaders. In the context of Ezekiel, it underscores the temptation and allure of foreign alliances. The emphasis on their desirability suggests that Israel was drawn to their apparent strength and attractiveness, much like the forbidden allure of idolatry. This mirrors the spiritual adultery theme prevalent in the prophetic books, where Israel's unfaithfulness to God is likened to infidelity.<p><b>horsemen mounted on steeds</b><br>The imagery of horsemen on steeds conveys military strength and mobility. Horses were a symbol of power and warfare in the ancient Near East, and their use in battle was a significant advantage. This phrase emphasizes the military prowess of these nations, which Israel sought after. Biblically, reliance on horses and chariots is often contrasted with reliance on God (<a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>), highlighting the futility of trusting in human strength over divine protection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/oholah_and_oholibah.htm">Oholah and Oholibah</a></b><br>These are symbolic names for Samaria and Jerusalem, respectively. In <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Ezekiel 23</a>, they represent the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah, depicted as sisters who engage in idolatry and unfaithfulness to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/governors_and_commanders.htm">Governors and Commanders</a></b><br>These refer to the leaders and military officials of the nations with whom Israel and Judah formed alliances, often leading them away from reliance on God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/desirable_young_men.htm">Desirable Young Men</a></b><br>This phrase highlights the allure and temptation of foreign alliances, which were attractive but ultimately led to spiritual adultery.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/horsemen_mounted_on_steeds.htm">Horsemen Mounted on Steeds</a></b><br>This imagery emphasizes the power and prestige of these foreign nations, which Israel and Judah found enticing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Babylon is a key player in the context of <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Ezekiel 23</a>, representing the foreign powers that Israel and Judah turned to instead of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a></b><br>Just as Israel and Judah were led astray by the allure of foreign powers, Christians today must be wary of anything that takes the place of God in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_security.htm">The Illusion of Security</a></b><br>Alliances with worldly powers may seem secure, but true security is found only in God. Trusting in anything else leads to spiritual downfall.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_allure_of_the_world.htm">The Allure of the World</a></b><br>The "desirable young men" symbolize the temptations of the world. Believers must remain vigilant and not be swayed by what seems attractive but is spiritually harmful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_call_to_faithfulness.htm">God's Call to Faithfulness</a></b><br>Despite Israel and Judah's unfaithfulness, God continually calls His people back to Him. Christians are reminded of God's grace and the importance of repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unfaithfulness.htm">The Consequences of Unfaithfulness</a></b><br>The eventual downfall of Samaria and Jerusalem serves as a warning of the consequences of turning away from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ezekiel_6_2-3__literal_mountains'_fate.htm">In Ezekiel 6:2-3, how can an address to literal mountains make sense, and is there any historical or archaeological record of a catastrophe specifically targeting these mountains?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_both_merciful_and_vengeful.htm">What explains the apparent inconsistency between God's merciful nature elsewhere and the violent retribution depicted in Ezekiel 23:22-27?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_supports_nehemiah's_claim_in_6_12.htm">In Nehemiah 6:12, what historical or textual basis supports Nehemiah's claim that God revealed the prophet's deception?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Horsemen.</span>--The Assyrians, like the Egyptians, made large use of cavalry, as was necessary to a warlike nation; the multiplication of horses had on this account been forbidden to the Israelites (<a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm" title="But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: for as much as the LORD has said to you, You shall from now on return no more that way.">Deuteronomy 17:16</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Clothed with blue</span>. The same word as that used in the description of the tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/26-4.htm">Exodus 26:4</a>; <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31</a>, <span class="accented">et al</span>.). It was probably some hue of the Tyrian purple kind which marked the official dress of the "captains" of the Assyrian armies. The words, with those that follow, bring before us the magnificent array of the Assyrian cavalry - a force in which Israel, throughout its history, was deficient (<a href="/judges/5-10.htm">Judges 5:10</a>; <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>; <a href="/isaiah/36-8.htm">Isaiah 36:8</a>.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">clothed</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֻשֵׁ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇu·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in blue,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְכֵ֙לֶת֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·ḵê·leṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8504.htm">Strong's 8504: </a> </span><span class="str2">The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith</span><br /><br /><span class="word">governors</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּח֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(pa·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6346.htm">Strong's 6346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A governor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and commanders,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּסְגָנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·sə·ḡā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prefect of a, province</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כֻּלָּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(kul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">desirable</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֖מֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·meḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> </span><span class="str2">Desire, delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">young men,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּח֥וּרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(ba·ḥū·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Selected, a youth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">horsemen</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּרָשִׁ֕ים</span> <span class="translit">(pā·rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6571.htm">Strong's 6571: </a> </span><span class="str2">A steed, a driver, cavalry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mounted on</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹכְבֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(rō·ḵə·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ride, to place upon, to despatch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">steeds.</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 23:6 Who were clothed with blue governors (Ezek. 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