Ezekiel 18:4

In Ezekiel chapter 18 the prophet confronts the people of Israel with a solemn accusation that each individual is responsible for the sins of his family, especially when they have broken the covenant. He declares that God will judge the nation as a whole and that the wicked will be punished while the righteous will be spared. The chapter emphasizes personal accountability and the seriousness of covenant obedience.