The false prophets of Ezekiel 13 promised peace when judgment was approaching. They built whitewashed walls that looked strong but could not withstand the storm of God's judgment. In Ezekiel 14, the focus shifts from the false prophets to the people themselves. A delegation of Israel's elders comes to Ezekiel seeking a word from the Lord. Outwardly, they appear sincere. They are willing to consult God's prophet. Yet God immediately exposes what no human eye can see.