Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the fifth of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— New Living Translation This happened during the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity. English Standard Version On the fifth day of the month (it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin), Berean Standard Bible On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— King James Bible In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, New King James Version On the fifth day of the month, which was in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, New American Standard Bible (On the fifth of the month in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile, NASB 1995 (On the fifth of the month in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile, NASB 1977 (On the fifth of the month in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile, Legacy Standard Bible (On the fifth of the month in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile, Amplified Bible (On the fifth of the month, which was in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, Christian Standard Bible On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile — Holman Christian Standard Bible On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile— American Standard Version In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, English Revised Version In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, GOD'S WORD® Translation On the fifth day of the month, during the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiakin, Good News Translation It was the fifth year since King Jehoiachin had been taken into exile.) International Standard Version On the fifth day of the month in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin's imprisonment in exile, NET Bible (On the fifth day of the month--it was the fifth year of King Jehoiachin's exile-- New Heart English Bible In the fifth of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, Webster's Bible Translation In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— World English Bible In the fifth of the month, which was the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the fifth of the month—it is the fifth year of the expulsion of King Jehoiachin— Young's Literal Translation In the fifth of the month -- it is the fifth year of the removal of the king Jehoiachin -- Smith's Literal Translation In the fifth to the month, this the fifth year to the captivity of king Jehoiachin, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOn the fifth day of the month, the same was the fifth year of the captivity of king Joachin, Catholic Public Domain Version On the fifth of the month, the same is the fifth year of the transmigration of king Joachin, New American Bible On the fifth day of the month—this was the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile — New Revised Standard Version On the fifth day of the month (it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin), Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOn the fifth day of the month, in the fifth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the fifth day in the month of the fifth year of the captivity of Yoiakin, King of Judea OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, Brenton Septuagint Translation On the fifth day of the month; this was the fifth year of the captivity of king Joakim. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ezekiel's Vision by the River Kebar1In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. 2On the fifth day of the month— it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— 3the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him.… Cross References 2 Kings 24:12 Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. 2 Kings 24:15-16 Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. 2 Chronicles 36:10 In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem. Jeremiah 52:28 These are the people Nebuchadnezzar carried away: in the seventh year, 3,023 Jews; Jeremiah 52:31 On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the first year of the reign of Evil-merodach king of Babylon, he pardoned Jehoiachin king of Judah and released him from prison. Daniel 1:1-2 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. Daniel 1:3-4 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— / young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans. Jeremiah 29:1-2 This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.) Jeremiah 24:1 After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD. 2 Kings 25:27 On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. Matthew 1:11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. Matthew 1:12 After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, Acts 7:43 You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’ Acts 7:48 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: Treasury of Scripture In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, Ezekiel 8:1 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. Ezekiel 20:1 And it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the LORD, and sat before me. Ezekiel 29:1,17 In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, … Jump to Previous Captivity Exile Fifth Jehoiachin Jehoi'achin Jehoiachin's Month Prisoner RemovalJump to Next Captivity Exile Fifth Jehoiachin Jehoi'achin Jehoiachin's Month Prisoner RemovalEzekiel 1 1. The time of Ezekiel's prophecy at Chebar.4. His vision of four cherubim; 15. of the four wheels; 26. and of the glory of God. On the fifth day of the month This phrase indicates a specific time, emphasizing the precision with which Ezekiel records his visions. The fifth day of the month suggests a structured calendar system, likely the Hebrew lunar calendar. This precision underscores the importance of the events being described and aligns with the prophetic tradition of marking significant revelations with exact dates. it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest, Ezekiel is the central figure in the book that bears his name. He was among the exiles taken to Babylon and received visions from God. 2. King Jehoiachin The king of Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity. His exile marks a significant point in Israel's history, as it represents the beginning of the Babylonian captivity. 3. Exile Refers to the period when the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians. This was a time of great trial and reflection for the Jewish people. 4. Babylon The empire that conquered Judah and took its people into exile. Babylon is often seen as a symbol of worldly power and opposition to God's kingdom. 5. Fifth Year of Exile This specific time marker situates Ezekiel's vision within a historical context, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the exile and the need for hope and restoration. Teaching Points Understanding God's TimingThe specific mention of the "fifth year of the exile" reminds us that God works within history and time. We should trust His timing in our lives, even when we are in difficult circumstances. Hope in Exile Just as the Israelites were in exile, Christians may feel like exiles in a world that opposes God's kingdom. We are called to maintain hope and faith, knowing that God has a plan for restoration. The Role of Leadership King Jehoiachin's exile highlights the consequences of leadership that does not follow God's ways. It serves as a reminder of the importance of godly leadership in our communities and personal lives. Faithfulness in Trials Ezekiel's prophetic ministry during the exile shows that God can use us powerfully even in challenging situations. We are encouraged to remain faithful and attentive to God's voice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 1:2?2. How does Ezekiel 1:2 establish the historical context for Ezekiel's prophetic ministry? 3. Why is the specific date in Ezekiel 1:2 significant for understanding the prophecy? 4. How does Ezekiel 1:2 connect with other biblical timelines and events? 5. What can we learn about God's timing from the date in Ezekiel 1:2? 6. How should Ezekiel 1:2 influence our trust in God's sovereign plans today? 7. Why is Ezekiel 1:2 significant in understanding the historical context of Ezekiel's visions? 8. How does Ezekiel 1:2 relate to the Babylonian exile's impact on Israel's faith? 9. What does Ezekiel 1:2 reveal about the dating of Ezekiel's prophecies? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 1? 11. How does Ezekiel 31 fit chronologically within the wider narrative of Babylonian conquest, and are there any historical inconsistencies? 12. Given Ezekiel 30:20–21’s emphasis on the timing of events near the Pharaoh’s fall, how do we reconcile the prophecy’s sequence with the reported chronology from extrabiblical sources? 13. What are the Babylonian Captivity and Exile? 14. Is there archaeological or historical evidence supporting Ezekiel’s vivid vision in Ezekiel 1, or does it seem purely mythological? What Does Ezekiel 1:2 Mean On the fifth day of the month• God records exact dates to anchor His revelation in real history; this fifth day places Ezekiel’s vision on the fifth of the fourth month (Ezekiel 1:1). • Similar precision appears in Genesis 7:11, “On that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth,” underscoring Scripture’s reliability. • The detail invites us to remember that God’s interventions are neither random nor vague (Acts 17:26). it was the fifth year • Counting from a known event (Jehoiachin’s exile) fixes the prophecy at 593 BC, halfway between the first deportation (605 BC) and Jerusalem’s fall (586 BC). • Ezekiel later dates further visions the same way (Ezekiel 8:1; 20:1; 24:1), showing a consistent chronological framework that confirms the prophet’s credibility. • Just as Daniel numbers the years of captivity (Daniel 9:2), God marks time toward promised restoration (Jeremiah 29:10). of the exile • “Exile” reminds readers of covenant discipline foretold long before (Deuteronomy 28:36; Leviticus 26:33). • The term signals both judgment and hope; captivity would end after seventy years (Jeremiah 25:11–12). • Ezekiel serves among the deportees by the Kebar Canal (Ezekiel 1:1), proving God speaks even when His people are far from the land (Psalm 137:1). • The focus on exile keeps the coming glory (Ezekiel 40–48) in tension with present suffering, mirroring 1 Peter 1:1, where believers are called “exiles” awaiting final redemption. of King Jehoiachin • Jehoiachin, though exiled at eighteen (2 Kings 24:8–15), remains the legal Davidic king; naming him preserves the messianic line (2 Samuel 7:16). • His continued title, even in captivity (Jeremiah 52:31–34), hints that human failure cannot annul God’s covenant. • Mentioning Jehoiachin grounds Ezekiel’s ministry within Judah’s royal history, paralleling Isaiah’s linkage to King Uzziah (Isaiah 6:1). • It also distinguishes this exile (597 BC) from the earlier deportation under Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1) and the later destruction under Zedekiah (2 Kings 25:1–11). summary Ezekiel 1:2 is more than a date stamp; every phrase confirms God’s Word as precise, historical, and covenantal. The fifth day and fifth year lock the vision into verifiable time, “the exile” highlights both judgment and hope, and “King Jehoiachin” traces God’s unbroken promise to David. Even in Babylon, the Lord speaks with clarity and purpose, assuring His people that He governs their days and guarantees their future. Verse 2. - The fifth year of King Jehoiachin's captivity. The date of this deportation stands as B.C. 599 (2 Kings 24:8-16; 2 Chronicles 36:9, 10), and thus brings us to B.C. 595/4 as the time of Ezekiel's first vision. It was for him and for his fellow exiles a natural starting point to reckon from. It would have been, in one sense, as natural to reckon from the beginning of Zedekiah's reign, as Jeremiah does (Jeremiah 39:1, 2), but Ezekiel does not recognize that prince - who was, as it were, a mere satrap under Nebuchadnezzar - as a true king, and throughout his book systematically adheres to this era (Ezekiel 8:1; Ezekiel 20:1; Ezekiel 24:1, et al.). About this time, but a year before, the false prophets of Judah were prophesying the overthrow of Babylon and the return of Jeconiah within two years (Jeremiah 28:3), and the expectations thus raised were probably shared by many of Ezekiel's companions in exile, while he himself adhered to the counsels of the leter which Jeremiah had sent (Jeremiah 29:1-23) to the Jews of the Captivity. To one who felt himself thus apart from his brethren, musing over many things, and perhaps perplexed with the conflict of prophetic voices, there was given, in the "visions of God" which he relates, the guidance that he needed. They did not break in, we may well believe, suddenly and without preparation on the normal order of his life. Like other prophets, he felt, even before his call, the burdens of his time. and vexed his soul with the ungodly deeds of these among whom he lived.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the fifthבַּחֲמִשָּׁ֖ה (ba·ḥă·miš·šāh) Preposition-b, Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five day of the month— לַחֹ֑דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month it הִ֚יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was the fifth הַחֲמִישִׁ֔ית (ha·ḥă·mî·šîṯ) Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth year הַשָּׁנָ֣ה (haš·šā·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year of the exile לְגָל֖וּת (lə·ḡā·lūṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1546: Captivity, exiles of King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Jehoiachin— יוֹיָכִֽין׃ (yō·w·yā·ḵîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3112: Jehoiachin Links Ezekiel 1:2 NIVEzekiel 1:2 NLT Ezekiel 1:2 ESV Ezekiel 1:2 NASB Ezekiel 1:2 KJV Ezekiel 1:2 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 1:2 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 1:2 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 1:2 French Bible Ezekiel 1:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 1:2 In the fifth day of the month (Ezek. 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