The prophet, having been overwhelmed with the glorious vision in the preceding chapter, is here strengthened and comforted, Eze 2:1, Eze 2:2; and then commissioned to declare to the rebellious house of Israel the terrible judgments that would very shortly come upon the whole land, if they repented not; with a gracious assurance to Ezekiel that God would be constantly with him while executing the duties of his office, Eze 2:3-5. The prophet is also commanded to be fearless, resolute, and faithful in the discharge of it, Eze 2:6-8, as he must be the messenger of very unpleasing tidings, which well expose him to great persecution, Eze 2:9, Eze 2:10.