ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ezek 21:21
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Ezek 21:21

21:21 divination. The Babylonian king used several ways to obtain guidance from the gods. (a) The images (Hebrew teraphim) were religious objects used in worship. (b) Divination by examining the contours and markings on the livers of sacrificed birds or sheep (hepatoscopy) was a common practice in ancient times. (c) Arrows were used as a means of casting lots.