Ezekiel continues to tell about the vision God gave him. It started in [Ezekiel 8:1](../08/01.md).

## he cried in my hearing ##

"I heard him call out"

## guards ##

people who who protect something.

## weapon of destruction ##

weapon for destroying people or things

## weapon of slaughter ##

weapon for killing many people

## Behold ##

The word "behold" here adds emphasis to what follows. It can also be translated as "Indeed."

## linen ##

a strong, smooth cloth made from a plant.  It is worn by many people in places that are hot. Alternate translation: "smooth cloth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

## scribe's equipment ##

tools that scribes use to write with

## bronze ##

A dark gold-colored metal.  It is made from mostly copper with tin added for strength. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])