Ezekiel 33:6 meaning and explanation

But if the watchman sees the sword coming and fails to blow the horn to warn the people, and the sword comes and takes away a life, then that one will be taken away in his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.’

Ezekiel 33:6, Berean Standard Bible

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God is speaking to Ezekiel, appointing him as a watchman for the house of Israel. In the ancient world a city posted a lookout who was responsible for sounding the alarm when danger approached.

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