Historical context of Ezekiel

Who wrote Ezekiel, when, and to whom — and how that shapes the way we read it today.

Author

Ezekiel

Date written

c. 593-571 BC

Original audience

Exiles in Babylon.

Genre

Prophecy

Testament

Old Testament

Chapters

48

Background and setting

Babylonian exile.

Why it matters today

Understanding the world Ezekiel was written into helps us read it on its own terms — and apply it faithfully to our lives now. God spoke through real people, in real history, for the lasting good of His people in every generation.

Read the overview of Ezekiel or jump into chapter 1.