a. Let those who have charge over the city draw near: In his vision of Jerusalem and the corruptions at the temple (Ezekiel 8), Ezekiel heard God speaking with a loud voice, calling forth six men who, in some sense, had charge over the city. i. “Those who had charge over the city were those whom God set to watch over the welfare of the city. They were not earthly agents, but heavenly. Angels are frequently called men because of their outward appearance.” (Feinberg)
Ezekiel 9:1–2