God tells Ezekiel to clap his hands together a few times then stop. This symbolizes the oncoming destruction of Israel and then the ceasing of the destruction. Afterwards, God informs Ezekiel that the Babylonian king has been selected as God's instrument.
Interestingly, God mentions that the Babylonian king will come to a fork and the road and cast lots of whether to strike Jerusalem or the Ammonites. The lot will fall on Jerusalem and the Babylonian king's soothsayers and diviners will think it is a false omen, but it was from God.
I find it interesting because God is answering omens and lots typically given to false gods. It also shows that the Babylonian diviners will not recognize a true decision from God.
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