The Lord gave Ezekiel a vision that those who led the people of Israel to follow ways counter to the Lord’s commands would be punished. The Spirit told Ezekiel the lord would bring those who turned to Him to their land, and they would be given a new spirit. Those who went after detestable things would be punished. The word of the Lord told Ezekiel he would tell the Lord’s message through symbolism. The message described Judah’s captivity. The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel again saying the Lord would spare some of His people so they could tell of His justice. The message from the Lord was that His word would come to pass against Judah.