יחזקאל, פרק י״א, פסוק כ״ג

The gradual departure of God's glory from Jerusalem reaches a critical stage as the Divine Presence leaves the city limits entirely. Having previously moved from the Temple gate into the city itself, God now withdraws completely, making His way back to His dwelling place in heaven [רד״ק]. This movement marks the third distinct step in the series of departures of the Divine Presence [רש״י].

The departure does not take place along the ground. Instead, the glory of God appears elevated, hovering high above the earth as He leaves the city behind [רד״ק]. This upward movement represents a definitive withdrawal [מצודת ציון, מצודת דוד].

Moving eastward, the Divine Presence pauses at its next station, resting upon the mountain situated to the east of Jerusalem. The primary approach among commentators is that this location is the Mount of Olives, an identification firmly supported by ancient Aramaic translation traditions [רד״ק].