Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 21:3

3 And say to the land of Israel, thus saith the LORD; Behold I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and I will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.

Publish it to all the people of the Land, if any will consider it.

'Tis not the severe and morose conjecture of a disturbed and injured man, let them know God the Lord speaks it.

Weigh this, I say 'tis of great Importance.

You think your selves more righteous than those that come against you, that they are Heathen, you my peculiar People, that my Temple is with you, and that I will be on your side; but be not deceived, for I am, and I will be against you.

As an Enemy resolved to slay.

The Chaldaean Army under Captains that are skilful to destroy.

I will bring them out of their Land, where they are now quiet, and at rest.

This Army shall not vanish, but effect what 'tis raised for, it shall make a general havock.

Or take away, out of the midst of thee, partly by the Sword, and partly by Captivity, or by Famine.

Some say here's meant such as seemed to be, but were not, just; but 'tis no unusual thing that in outward troubles, and publick calamities those who are indeed Righteous should be involved with others, nor do'es this contradict any places, which seem to promise a security to them; they may be chastified, but shall not be condemned.

Profane, ungodly, and vitious ones, who shall be cut off with double destruction.