Bible Text: Ezekiel 44:1-9 | Teacher: Pastor Brian Nevins | Series: Chronological History of Israel | The Chronological History of Israel and Judah Series – Number 118. The closing of the Eastern Gate in the 1500’s has often been thought to line up with Eze 44:1, but that event does more to prove that God can’t be thwarted by man. It is also important to see the priority that the Lord places on personal piety.