Ezekiel

Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.

Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.

Then I came to them of the captivity at Tel–abib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.

This is the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel by the river of Chebar; and I knew that they were the cherubims.

Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, that there shall not be a man left: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them!