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These men will serve as my ministers. They will stand in my presence and offer the fat and blood of the sacrifices, says the Sovereign LORD. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/44.htm">English Standard Version</a> “But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went astray from me, shall come near to me to minister to me. And they shall stand before me to offer me the fat and the blood, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/44.htm">King James Bible</a> But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister unto me, and they shall stand before me to offer unto me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord GOD: <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/44.htm">New King James Version</a> “But the priests, the Levites, the sons of Zadok, who kept charge of My sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from Me, they shall come near Me to minister to Me; and they shall stand before Me to offer to Me the fat and the blood,” says the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who took responsibility for My sanctuary when the sons of Israel went astray from Me, shall come near to Me to serve Me; and they shall stand before Me to offer Me the fat and the blood,” declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/44.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept charge of My sanctuary when the sons of Israel went astray from Me, shall come near to Me to minister to Me; and they shall stand before Me to offer Me the fat and the blood,&#8221 declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept charge of My sanctuary when the sons of Israel went astray from Me, shall come near to Me to minister to Me; and they shall stand before Me to offer Me the fat and the blood,” declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept the responsibility of My sanctuary when the sons of Israel went astray from Me, shall come near to Me to minister to Me; and they shall stand before Me to bring near to Me the fat and the blood,” declares Lord Yahweh. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who performed the duty of My sanctuary when the children (descendants) of Israel went astray from Me, shall come near to Me to minister to Me; and they shall stand before Me to offer to Me the fat and the blood,” declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “But the Levitical priests descended from Zadok, who kept charge of my sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from me, will approach me to serve me. They will stand before me to offer me fat and blood.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the Levitical priests descended from Zadok, who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, will approach Me to serve Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood.&#8221 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/44.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister unto me; and they shall stand before me to offer unto me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord Jehovah: <a href="/cev/ezekiel/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The priests of the Levi tribe who are descendants of Zadok the priest were faithful to me, even when the rest of the Israelites turned away. And so, these priests will continue to serve as my priests and to offer the fat and the blood of sacrifices. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/44.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister unto me; and they shall stand before me to offer unto me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord GOD: <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> " 'But the priests who are Levites and descendants of Zadok took care of my holy place when the Israelites wandered away from me. They may come near me and serve me, and they may stand in my presence. They may bring fat and blood to me, declares the Almighty LORD. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/44.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Sovereign LORD said, "Those priests belonging to the tribe of Levi who are descended from Zadok, however, continued to serve me faithfully in the Temple when the rest of the people of Israel turned away from me. So now they are the ones who are to serve me and come into my presence to offer me the fat and the blood of the sacrifices. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/44.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The descendants of Zadok, Levitical priests who took care of my sanctuary when the Israelis wandered away from me, are to come near me to minister to me. They are to stand before me to offer the fat and the blood to me," declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/net/ezekiel/44.htm">NET Bible</a> "'But the Levitical priests, the descendants of Zadok who kept the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went astray from me, will approach me to minister to me; they will stand before me to offer me the fat and the blood, declares the sovereign LORD. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "'But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who performed the duty of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister to me; and they shall stand before me to offer to me the fat and the blood, says the Lord GOD: <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister to me, and they shall stand before me to offer to me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord GOD: <a href="/web/ezekiel/44.htm">World English Bible</a> “‘“But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who performed the duty of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, shall come near to me to minister to me. They shall stand before me to offer to me the fat and the blood,” says the Lord Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the priests, the Levites, sons of Zadok, who have kept the charge of My sanctuary in the wandering of the sons of Israel from off Me, they draw near to Me to serve Me, and have stood before Me, to bring fat and blood near to Me—a declaration of Lord YHWH: <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And the priests, the Levites, sons of Zadok, who have kept the charge of My sanctuary in the wandering of the sons of Israel from off Me, they draw near unto Me to serve Me, and have stood before Me, to bring near to Me fat and blood -- an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah: <a href="/slt/ezekiel/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the priests the Levites, sons of Zadok, who watched the watches of my holy place in the going astray of the sons of Israel from me, they shall draw near to me to serve me, and they stood before me to bring near to me the fat and the blood, says the Lord Jehovah:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the priests, and Levites, the sons of Sadoc, who kept the ceremonies or my sanctuary, when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me, to minister to me: and they shall stand before me, to offer me the fat, and the blood, saith the Lord God. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the priests and the Levites who are the sons of Zadok, who observed the ceremonies of my sanctuary when the sons of Israel went astray from me, these shall draw near to me, so that they may minister for me. And they shall stand in my sight, so that they may offer to me the fat and the blood, says the Lord God. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/44.htm">New American Bible</a> As for the levitical priests, sons of Zadok, who took charge of my sanctuary when the Israelites strayed from me, they may approach me to serve me and stand before me to offer the fat and the blood—oracle of the Lord GOD. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the levitical priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went astray from me, shall come near to me to minister to me; and they shall attend me to offer me the fat and the blood, says the Lord GOD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the priests, the descendants of Zadok, and the Levites who had charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister to me and they shall stand before me to offer to me the fat and blood, says the LORD God; <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Priests and the Levites, the sons of Tsadoq, who kept guard of my Holy Place when the sons of Israel went astray from me, they shall approach me to minister to me, and they shall stand before me and shall offer to me the fat and the blood, says THE LORD OF LORDS<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of My sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from Me, they shall come near to Me to minister unto Me; and they shall stand before Me to offer unto Me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord GOD; <a href="/sep/ezekiel/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The priests the Levites, the sons of Sadduc, who kept the charges of my sanctuary when the house of Israel when astray from me, these shall draw night to me to minister to me, and shall stand before my face, to offer sacrifice to me, the fat and the blood, saith the Lord God. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=13489" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/44.htm">The Duties of the Priests</a> 15<a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">But the Levitical</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priests,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">who are descended</a> <a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: ṣā·ḏō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">from Zadok</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">and who</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šā·mə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">kept</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: miš·me·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/4720.htm" title="4720: miq·dā·šî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A sacred place, sanctuary. Or miqqdash; from qadash; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary or asylum.">of My sanctuary</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">when the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8582.htm" title="8582: biṯ·‘ō·wṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To err. A primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. Reel or stray; also causative of both.">went astray</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lay (Prep-m:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: yiq·rə·ḇū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">are to approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: lə·šā·rə·ṯê·nî (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 1cs) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">to minister before Me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wə·‘ā·mə·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">They will stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nay (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: lə·haq·rîḇ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">to offer</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: ḥê·leḇ (N-ms) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">fat</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: wā·ḏām (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">and blood,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD.</a> 16They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1-4</a> “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. ... <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a> So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">1 Samuel 2:35</a> Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49</a> But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a> Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” <a href="/leviticus/10-8.htm">Leviticus 10:8-11</a> Then the LORD said to Aaron, / “You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come. / You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean, ... <a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Malachi 2:4-7</a> Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a> At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26-28</a> Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a> Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ... <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a> who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a> You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Isaiah 61:6</a> But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. <a href="/jeremiah/33-18.htm">Jeremiah 33:18</a> nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister to me, and they shall stand before me to offer to me the fat and the blood, said the Lord GOD:the sons<a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46</a> And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.<a href="/ezekiel/43-19.htm">Ezekiel 43:19</a> And thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering.<a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11</a> It shall be for the priests that are sanctified of the sons of Zadok; which have kept my charge, which went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray.when<a href="/ezekiel/44-10.htm">Ezekiel 44:10</a> And the Levites that are gone away far from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity.they shall stand<a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a> At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.<a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-7</a> And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him… the fat<a href="/ezekiel/44-7.htm">Ezekiel 44:7</a> In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant because of all your abominations.<a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm">Leviticus 3:16,17</a> And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S… the blood<a href="/leviticus/17-5.htm">Leviticus 17:5,6</a> To the end that the children of Israel may bring their sacrifices, which they offer in the open field, even that they may bring them unto the LORD, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest, and offer them for peace offerings unto the LORD… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/44-10.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-7.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-14.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-14.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-7.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-8.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-10.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-13.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-7.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-8.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-27.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-19.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-19.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/3-15.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-15.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-27.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/daniel/4-2.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-19.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-24.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 44</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/44-1.htm">The east gate assigned only to the prince</a> 4. <a href="/ezekiel/44-4.htm">The priests reproved for polluting the sanctuary</a> 9. <a href="/ezekiel/44-9.htm">Idolaters incapable of the priests office</a> 15. <a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">The sons of Zadok are accepted thereto</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/44-17.htm">Ordinances for the priests</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Zadok was a priest during the time of King David and Solomon, known for his faithfulness. His descendants were chosen for their loyalty, especially during times of national apostasy. This highlights the importance of faithfulness in service to God, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a>, where Zadok's line is established in the priesthood.and who kept charge of My sanctuary The sanctuary refers to the holy place where God's presence dwelt among the Israelites. Keeping charge implies maintaining the sanctity and order of worship, a task requiring diligence and reverence. This responsibility is echoed in <a href="/numbers/18-5.htm">Numbers 18:5</a>, where the Levites are charged with the care of the sanctuary to prevent wrath upon the Israelites.when the Israelites went astray from Me This phrase indicates a period of spiritual decline and idolatry among the Israelites. Historical context points to times such as the reigns of kings who led Israel into idolatry, like Jeroboam. The faithfulness of Zadok's line during these times is a testament to their commitment to God, contrasting with the unfaithfulness of others.are to approach Me to minister before Me Approaching God to minister signifies a special privilege and responsibility. The priests acted as mediators between God and the people, a role that required purity and dedication. This is reminiscent of <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>, where believers are encouraged to approach God's throne with confidence, highlighting the priestly role of intercession.They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood Offering fat and blood was a central part of the sacrificial system, symbolizing atonement and dedication. <a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm">Leviticus 3:16-17</a> outlines the significance of these offerings, emphasizing their role in maintaining a covenant relationship with God. This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself as the perfect atonement for sin.declares the Lord GOD This declaration underscores the authority and sovereignty of God in establishing the priesthood and its functions. It serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His desire for a holy and obedient people, as seen throughout the prophetic writings, such as in <a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a>, where God's purposes are affirmed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/levitical_priests.htm">Levitical Priests</a> Descendants of Levi, set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_zadok.htm">Sons of Zadok</a> A specific lineage within the Levitical priesthood, noted for their faithfulness during times of national apostasy. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sanctuary.htm">Sanctuary</a> The holy place where God's presence dwelt, and where the priests performed their sacred duties. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who often strayed from His commandments, leading to periods of judgment and restoration. 5. <a href="/topical/l/lord_god.htm">Lord GOD</a> The covenant name of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and relationship with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> The sons of Zadok are commended for their steadfastness. In our own lives, we are called to remain faithful to God, even when others around us may stray. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_separation.htm">Holiness and Separation</a> Just as the sons of Zadok were set apart for a special purpose, Christians are called to live lives that are distinct and holy, reflecting God's character. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_role_of_believers.htm">Priestly Role of Believers</a> As believers, we are part of a royal priesthood (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>). This calls us to minister to others and offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The selection of the sons of Zadok underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. We can trust that God will honor His commitments to us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a> The role of the priests in offering sacrifices highlights the centrality of worship in our relationship with God. We are to approach God with reverence and sincerity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_44.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 44</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_zadokites_stayed_faithful.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 singles out Zadokite priests for special privileges—where is the historical record or proof that this priestly line remained uniquely faithful? </a> <a href="/q/do_other_bible_texts_align_with_lev._21.htm">How do other biblical passages reconcile or contradict Leviticus 21’s strict requirements for priestly purity and appearance? </a> <a href="/q/is_ezekiel_44's_temple_purely_symbolic.htm">Ezekiel 44’s temple regulations appear highly specific, yet no archaeological site conclusively matches this description—could this be evidence the prophecy was purely symbolic or never fulfilled?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_priests'_inheritances_align_biblically.htm">Ezekiel 44:28 indicates priests have no inheritance apart from the Lord--how does this align with land allotment practices known from other biblical or historical sources?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/44.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) The sons of Zadok.--See Note on <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm" title="And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister to him.">Ezekiel 40:46</a>. They are here described as those who continued faithful in the general apostasy, and it is probable that Ezekiel uses the term in this sense. As Zadok had continued faithful in the rebellion of Adonijah, when even the high priest and life-long friend of David went astray (<a href="/context/1_kings/1-7.htm" title="And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.">1Kings 1:7-8</a>), so all the faithful priests in the time of apostasy were called "sons of Zadok."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/44.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 15, 16. - The ordinance for the priests. That Ezekiel derived the phrase, the priests the Levites, from Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 17:9; 18:1; 24:8; 27:9) may be granted without admitting that the Levites were all priests, or that the phrase had other import than that the priests were, as the Deuteronomist says, "sons of Levi" (Deuteronomy 21:5; 31:9). The priesthood, at its institution, having been entrusted to Aaron and his sons (<a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20, 21</a>; <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1-4</a>; <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Exodus 29:9, 44</a>; <a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a>; <a href="/numbers/16-40.htm">Numbers 16:40</a>; <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a>; <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Numbers 25:13</a>), on Aaron's death the high priesthood passed into the hands of Eleazar, his eldest (living) son (<a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Numbers 20:26-28</a>), and after Eleazar's death into those of Phinehas, his eldest son (<a href="/numbers/25-11.htm">Numbers 25:11-13</a>). In the last days of the judges, when the ark and tabernacle stood at Shiloh, the high priesthood belonged to Eli, of the line of Ithamar (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">1 Samuel 14:3</a> and 1 Sam 22:20 with <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">1 Chronicles 24:3</a>), in which line it continued till the reign of David, when it was held conjointly by Abiathar (called also Ahimelech) of the line of Ithamar, and Zadok of the line of Eleazar (<a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">2 Samuel 20:25</a>; <a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4</a>). This arrangement, however, Solomon eventually overturned, by deposing the former for espousing Adonijah's pretensions to the throne (<a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7</a>; <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26</a>), and from that time forward till the exile the high priesthood remained with Zadok and his sons (<a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a>). When, therefore, it is announced to Ezekiel that his vision-sanctuary should have as priests the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of Jehovah's sanctuary, when the children of Israel went astray from him; the first question that arises is - To what does this allude? Kliefoth holds it cannot mean that, while Israel as a whole declined into idolatry, the Zadokite priests remained faithful to the worship of Jehovah, because the vision of Judah's idolatries granted to the prophet, in <a href="/ezekiel/8-16.htm">Ezekiel 8:16</a>, revealed quite clearly that the priesthood was as much caught in the national apostasy as were the princes or the people. Nor is the language of the text perfectly satisfied by the view of Havernick, Keil, Delitzsch, and others, that it goes beck to Zadok's fidelity to the throne of David at the time of Absalom's rebellion (<a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24-29</a>), a fidelity exhibited also by Abiathar, or to his adherence to Solomon in preference to Adonijah (<a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8, 39</a>), this time without Abiathar's concurrence, rather in the face of his opposition. In neither of these instances was Zadok's fidelity specially directed towards Jehovah's sanctuary, but concerned expressly and exclusively David's throne. Hence the commendation of the Zadokites' fidelity can only signify that, while the priesthood as a body were corrupt like the people, there were among them, as among the people, some who, like Ezekiel, continued steadfast to Jehovah's sanctuary; that these faithful few were Zadokites (see <a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11</a>), and that to these should be entrusted the priesthood in the new sanctuary. But, at this point, a second question starts - Was it intended to declare that the new priesthood should be Zadokites in body, i.e. in respect of lineal descent, or only in soul, i.e. in respect of moral and religious excellence? The former is contended by Kuenen, Wellhausen, Smend, and others, who see in the vision-sanctuary a plan of the second, or post-exilic, temple, and in its ordinances a program for the establishment of the Levitical hierarchy; but this contention shatters itself on the fact that no proof exists either that the second temple was constructed after Ezekiel's as a model, or that those who served in it were exclusively flesh and blood Zadokites. The latter opinion, favored by Kliefoth, appears the more correct, that moral and spiritual resemblance to the sons of Zadok should form the first qualification for the priesthood in this ideal sanctuary of the future (see note at the end of <a href="/ezekiel/48.htm">Ezekiel 48</a>.). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But the Levitical הַלְוִיִּ֜ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi priests, וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֨ים (wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest who are descended בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son from Zadok צָד֗וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> Zadok -- the name of several Israelites and who אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that kept שָׁמְר֜וּ (šā·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to charge מִשְׁמֶ֤רֶת (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> A guard, watch, charge, function of My sanctuary מִקְדָּשִׁי֙ (miq·dā·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4720.htm">Strong's 4720: </a> A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum when the Israelites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son went astray בִּתְע֤וֹת (biṯ·‘ō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8582.htm">Strong's 8582: </a> To vacillate, reel, stray from Me, מֵֽעָלַ֔י (mê·‘ā·lay) Preposition-m | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against are to approach יִקְרְב֥וּ (yiq·rə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach Me אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to to minister before Me. לְשָֽׁרְתֵ֑נִי (lə·šā·rə·ṯê·nî) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to They will stand וְעָמְד֣וּ (wə·‘ā·mə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations before Me לְפָנַ֗י (lə·p̄ā·nay) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face to offer לְהַקְרִ֥יב (lə·haq·rîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach Me לִי֙ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> fat חֵ֣לֶב (ḥê·leḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> Fat, richest, choice part and blood, וָדָ֔ם (wā·ḏām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD. יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 44:15 But the priests the Levites the sons (Ezek. 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