Ezekiel 22:27

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Her princes in the midst of it are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, [and] to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain.

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Jerusalem, the capital of Judah and site of the temple, was the covenant center where God’s people and leaders were called to uphold justice. In Ezekiel’s indictment, its princes are compared to wolves because they exploit and kill for dishonest gain, showing the city’s deep corruption.

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Ezekiel 22:27 mentions Jerusalem.

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