Page "Ezekiel" Paragraph 3

The author of the Book of Ezekiel shows himself as Ezekiel, the son of Buzi, 1: 3 born into a priesthood ( Kohen ) lineage of the patrilineal line of Ithamar, and resident of Anathoth.

The author dates ages, prophecies and visions by making references to the lengths of time King Jehoiachin of Judah was in exile.

Under the direction of Nebuchadnezzar II, Babylonian armies exiled three thousand Jews from Judah, deposing King Jehoiachin in 597 BCE.

In reference to Ezekiel being in his " thirtieth year ... during the fifth year of King Jehoiachin ’ s exile ", it could be determined that he was born c. 622 BCE.