Ezekiel 37:24

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 37:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Ezekiel 37:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 37

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24And 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.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David my servant shall be king over them, &c.] The King Messiah, as Kimchi interprets it; and so Abarbinelf629 and others; being of the seed of David, and of whom David was an eminent type; and who, as Mediator, is the Lord’s servant, and as man appeared in the form of one: this shows that this prophecy looks further than the times of deliverance from the Babylonish captivity: and they all shall have one shepherd: or king, the same as before: kings are called shepherds; (see <263423>Ezekiel 34:23 <431016>John 10:16): and they shall also walk in my judgments, and keep my statutes, and do them; not the statutes and ordinances of the ceremonial law, which are abolished; and which the Jews,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“David--Messiah (See on Eze 34:23-24).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A prophecy of the reunion of Israel and Judah, the incorporation of Israel under one Ruler, the kingdom of Messiah upon earth and in heaven. Ezekiel 37:16 One stick - So in the marginal reference the names of the tribes had been written on rods or sticks. For Judah ... - To the house of David had remained faithful, not only Judah, but also Benjamin, Levi, and part of Simeon, and individual members of various tribes 2 Chronicles 11:12-16. Compare the marginal references. Joseph ... Ephraim - Compare Psalms 78:67; Hosea 5:5 ff “Joseph” is the general name here for the ten tribes, including “Ephraim,” the chief tribe, and his companions. Omit “for” before “all.” “All the house of Israel” is…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“David - The son of David. One shepherd - This king shall be their one chief shepherd, others that feed and rule the flock, are so by commission from him. Ezekiel 37:25”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“David: Eze 37:25; Isa 55:3, Isa 55:4; Jer 23:5, Jer 30:9; Hos 3:5; Luk 1:32 one: Eze 37:22, Eze 34:23, Eze 34:24; Psa 78:71, Psa 78:72, Psa 80:1; Ecc 12:11; Isa 40:11; Mic 5:2, Mic 5:4; Zac 13:7; Joh 10:11, Joh 10:14-16; Eph 4:4-6; Heb 13:20; Pe1 5:4 they shall: Eze 36:27; Deu 30:6; Jer 31:33, Jer 32:39; Co1 11:2; Eph 2:10; Phi 2:12, Phi 2:13; Tit 2:11-13, Tit 3:3-8; Jo1 2:6 Ezekiel 37:25”
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