Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 14:3

3 Son of man, these men have set up their Idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them?

Who probably were come from Ierusalem, sent by Zedekiah and mentioned by Ieremiah, chap. 51.59. some of the Courtiers who more out of curiosity, then Religion, give a visit to this famous Prophet.

Resolved Idolaters, their heart was totally addicted to their idolatrous Worship and Ceremonies, immersed in it.

Dunghill Gods.

Their Idols so exprest, because they were both the object of their sin, and occasion of their ruin, they account these Idols to be Gods, and worship, fear, trust in, and plead for them; this is their sin, and ere long this shall bring ruine on them.

Can these men seriously consult me? Is it fit I should give counsel to obstinate, resolved sinners, who come to enquire but will not hearken? Should I help them in their distress, who depend on Idols which I hate?

Marginal references: Heb. shall I be enquired, enquir[illegible: 2 letters].