6th Century BC (During the Babylonian Exile)
The Israelites were in exile in Babylon, grappling with the loss of their homeland and the destruction of Jerusalem. The prophetic messages often addressed themes of judgment and restoration.
Babylon was the dominant empire, having conquered Judah and taken many of its inhabitants into exile. The Babylonian king at the time was likely Nebuchadnezzar II.
The events and prophecies are set in Babylon, where Ezekiel and the exiled Israelites resided. Jerusalem is referenced as the city that has been judged.
The Israelites in exile were struggling with maintaining their identity and faith in a foreign land. The use of parables and allegories was a common method for prophets to convey divine messages.
Ezekiel