Ezekiel 37:24

And David my servant [shall be] king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.

And David {H1732} my servant {H5650} shall be king {H4428} over them; and they all shall have one {H259} shepherd {H7462}: they shall also walk {H3212} in my judgments {H4941}, and observe {H8104} my statutes {H2708}, and do {H6213} them.

My servant David will be king over them, and all of them will have one shepherd; they will live by my rulings and keep and observe my regulations.

My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes.

And my servant David shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in mine ordinances, and observe my statutes, and do them.

This verse is part of Ezekiel's powerful prophecy concerning the future restoration and reunification of Israel and Judah under a righteous king.

Context

Ezekiel chapter 37 describes the vision of the dry bones, symbolizing the spiritual death and subsequent resurrection of the nation of Israel. Following this vision, the chapter shifts to the promise of the reunification of the two kingdoms (Israel and Judah) and their return to the land under a single king. Verse 24 specifically identifies this future king and the nature of the restored nation's relationship with God.

Key Themes

  • Messianic Kingship: The reference to "David my servant" is understood as a prophecy pointing towards a future king from David's line, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate righteous Branch of David.
  • Unified Nation: The prophecy envisions a single, undivided nation under one king and one shepherd, contrasting with the historical division after Solomon's reign.
  • Obedience and Covenant Faithfulness: A hallmark of this restored state is the nation's commitment to walking in God's judgments and observing His statutes, indicating a renewed covenant relationship and obedience empowered by God's Spirit, as mentioned earlier in the chapter (Ezekiel 37:14).

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "David my servant" (Hebrew: David avdi) emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and David, and points to the lineage through which the promised king would come. The term "shepherd" (Hebrew: ro'eh) is a common biblical metaphor for leadership and care, often used for kings and God Himself (see Psalm 23:1).

Reflection

This verse offers a profound picture of God's future work: bringing His people back together, establishing perfect leadership under the Messiah, and enabling them to live in true obedience. It moves from a state of scattered dryness (dry bones) to a vibrant, unified, and obedient community under Christ's reign. For believers today, it speaks to the unity found in Christ and the desire God has for His people to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, living according to His will, not out of obligation, but from a heart made new by His Spirit.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 34:23

    And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, [even] my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

  • Ezekiel 34:24

    And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among them; I the LORD have spoken [it].

  • Hosea 3:5

    Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.

  • Ezekiel 37:25

    And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, [even] they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David [shall be] their prince for ever.

  • Jeremiah 23:5

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

  • Jeremiah 30:9

    But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

  • Isaiah 40:11

    He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young.

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