- Insight from Butler’s Daily Bible Reading: Ezekiel 36—Splendor. Israel’s great restoration in full splendor is predicted in this chapter. •Motivation of restoration: Israel’s enemies harmed and mocked Israel. •Manner of restoration: cities, land, and population restored. •Mischief before restoration: a reminder that Israel’s sin resulted in their being scattered among the nations. •Mercy in restoration: God’s mercy not Israel’s merit will bring the restoration. •Morals in restorations: Israel will be purged. •Magnificence in the restoration: Israel will be like Eden (v. 35).