“And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day.”
Commission directly from YHWH to rebellious people establishes Ezekiel's audience fundamentally characterized by rebellion against divine authority. Sending language echoes earlier prophets; despite audience's compromised willingness, prophetic commission remains non-negotiable. Expectation of resistance established before prophet speaks; fidelity cannot depend on visible success. Address to people of Israel emphasizes despite diaspora, Ezekiel's fundamental identity remains rooted in covenant people; dispersed Israel remains YHWH's people deserving prophetic address. Nation and surrounding peoples both rebel; Ezekiel sent to intractable audience with message likely rejected.
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