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These are the sons of Zadok, who are the only Levites who may draw near to the LORD to minister before him.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40.htm">New Living Translation</a> The room beside the south inner gate is for the priests in charge of the altar—the descendants of Zadok—for they alone of all the Levites may approach the LORD to minister to him.” <a href="/esv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Standard Version</a> and the chamber that faces north is for the priests who have charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who alone among the sons of Levi may come near to the LORD to minister to him.” <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and the chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, the only Levites who may approach the LORD to minister before Him.” <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/ezekiel/40.htm">New King James Version</a> The chamber which faces north is for the priests who have charge of the altar; these are the sons of Zadok, from the sons of Levi, who come near the LORD to minister to Him.” <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but the chamber which faces north is for the priests who are responsible for the altar. They are the sons of Zadok, who from the sons of Levi come near to the LORD to serve Him.” <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1995</a> but the chamber which faces toward the north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who from the sons of Levi come near to the LORD to minister to Him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but the chamber which faces toward the north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who from the sons of Levi come near to the LORD to minister to Him.” <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but the chamber which faces toward the north is for the priests who keep the responsibility of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who from the sons of Levi come near to Yahweh to minister to Him.” <a href="/amp/ezekiel/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but the chamber which faces toward the north is for the priests who have the responsibility and take care of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who [alone] from the sons of Levi come near to the LORD to minister to Him.” <a href="/csb/ezekiel/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, the ones from the sons of Levi who may approach the LORD to serve him.” <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, the ones from the sons of Levi who may approach the LORD to serve Him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/40.htm">American Standard Version</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, who from among the sons of Levi come near to Jehovah to minister unto him. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and the building beside the south gate belongs to those who serve at the altar. All of them are descendants of Zadok and are the only Levites allowed to serve as the LORD's priests." <a href="/erv/ezekiel/40.htm">English Revised Version</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, which from among the sons of Levi come near to the LORD to minister unto him. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The room that faces north is for the priests who serve at the altar. These priests are Zadok's descendants. They are the only Levites who are able to come near the LORD and serve him." <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/40.htm">Good News Translation</a> and the room which faced north was for the priests who served at the altar. All the priests are descended from Zadok; they are the only members of the tribe of Levi who are permitted to go into the LORD's presence to serve him. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/40.htm">International Standard Version</a> and the north-facing chamber is for the priests who maintain the altar. These are Zadok's descendants, who, as descendants of Levi approach the LORD to minister directly to him." <a href="/msb/ezekiel/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and the chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, the only Levites who may approach the LORD to minister before Him.? <a href="/net/ezekiel/40.htm">NET Bible</a> and the chamber which faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the descendants of Zadok, from the descendants of Levi, who may approach the LORD to minister to him." <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and the room that faces toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the duty of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok, who from among the sons of Levi come near to the LORD to minister to him." <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the chamber whose prospect is towards 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, who come near to the LORD to minister to him. <a href="/web/ezekiel/40.htm">World English Bible</a> The room which faces toward the north is for the priests who perform the duty of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who from among the sons of Levi come near to Yahweh to minister to him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the chamber, whose front [is] northward, [is] for priests keeping charge of the altar: they [are] sons of Zadok, who are drawing near of the sons of Levi to YHWH, to serve Him.” <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the chamber, whose front is northward, is for priests keeping charge of the altar: they are sons of Zadok, who are drawing near of the sons of Levi unto Jehovah, to serve Him.' <a href="/slt/ezekiel/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the cell whose face the way of the north, for the priests watching the watches of the altar: they the sons of Zadok drawing near from the sons of Levi, to Jehovah to serve him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the chamber that looketh towards the north shall be for the priests that watch over the ministry of the altar. These are the sons of Sadoc, who among the sons of Levi, come near to the Lord, to minister to him. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Moreover, the storeroom that looks toward the north will be for the priests who keep watch over the ministry of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, those among the sons of Levi who may draw near to the Lord, so that they may minister to him.” <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/40.htm">New American Bible</a> while this chamber facing north is reserved for the priests who have charge of the altar; they are the sons of Zadok, the only Levites who may come near to minister to the LORD.” <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and the chamber that faces north is for the priests who have charge of the altar; these are the descendants of Zadok, who alone among the descendants of Levi may come near to the LORD to minister to him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the room that faces toward the north is for the priests, the keepers who have charge of the altar; these are the descendants of Zadok, who are among the descendants of Levi, who come near to the altar to minister to the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the chamber that faces the north is for the Priests, the sons of Tsadoq, who keep guard of the altar, who come near from the sons of Levi, to do the service of LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</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, who from among the sons of Levi come near to the LORD to minister unto Him.' <a href="/sep/ezekiel/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the chamber that looks to the north is for the priests that keep the charge of the altar: they are the sons of Sadduc, those of the tribe of Levi who draw near to the Lord to serve him. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/40-46.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=12412" 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/40.htm">Rooms for the Priests</a> …45Then the man said to me: “The chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple, 46<a href="/hebrew/3957.htm" title="3957: wə·hal·liš·kāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Room, chamber, hall, cell. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building.">and the chamber</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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">faces</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·reḵ (N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn (Art:: N-fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">north</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: lak·kō·hă·nîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">is for the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·mə·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">who keep</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/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">of the altar.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">are the sons</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.">of Zadok,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê- (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3878.htm" title="3878: lê·wî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him. From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob.">the only Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7131.htm" title="7131: haq·qə·rê·ḇîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Approaching. From qarab; near.">who may approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: lə·šā·rə·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">to minister before Him.”</a> <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="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-10</a> “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ... <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_chronicles/24-19.htm">1 Chronicles 24:19</a> This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him. <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="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3</a> To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. <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="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8-10</a> Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. <a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a> and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-17</a> Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ... <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1-6</a> The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ... <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-10</a> Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ... <a href="/hebrews/10-11.htm">Hebrews 10:11-14</a> Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, ... <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the keepers<a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15</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="/leviticus/6-12.htm">Leviticus 6:12,13</a> And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings… <a href="/numbers/18-5.htm">Numbers 18:5</a> And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.these<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/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15</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="/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.which come<a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a> Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.<a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5,40</a> And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him… <a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Ephesians 2:13</a> But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/37-3.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-16.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Care</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-7.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/psalms/135-20.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-18.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">North</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Prospect</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Room</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-45.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-15.htm">Work</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-47.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-8.htm">Care</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-5.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-19.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-8.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-12.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-47.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-8.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-14.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-11.htm">North</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-13.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-15.htm">Prospect</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-3.htm">Room</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-11.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-14.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-19.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 40</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/40-1.htm">The time, manner, and end of the vision of the city and temple</a> 6. <a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">The description of the east gate of the outer court</a> 20. <a href="/ezekiel/40-20.htm">of the north gate</a> 24. <a href="/ezekiel/40-24.htm">of the south gate</a> 27. <a href="/ezekiel/40-27.htm">of the south gate of the inner court</a> 32. <a href="/ezekiel/40-32.htm">of the east gate</a> 35. <a href="/ezekiel/40-35.htm">and of the north gate</a> 39. <a href="/ezekiel/40-39.htm">Eight tables</a> 44. <a href="/ezekiel/40-44.htm">The chambers</a> 48. <a href="/ezekiel/40-48.htm">The porch of the house</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/40.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and the chamber that faces north This chamber is part of the temple complex described in Ezekiel's vision, which is a detailed blueprint of a future temple. The north-facing direction may symbolize judgment or authority, as the north is often associated with God's throne (<a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13</a>). The specific orientation could also relate to the temple's layout and its functional design for worship practices.is for the priests who keep charge of the altar The priests mentioned here have a specific duty to maintain and oversee the altar, which is central to the sacrificial system. This role underscores the importance of holiness and order in worship, as the altar is where offerings are made to God. The priests' responsibilities highlight the need for purity and dedication in approaching God, reflecting the Levitical laws in the Torah (<a href="/leviticus/6-12.htm">Leviticus 6:12-13</a>).These are the sons of Zadok Zadok was a faithful priest during the reigns of David and Solomon, and his descendants were chosen to serve in the temple due to their loyalty (<a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-35</a>). This lineage is significant because it represents a continuation of a priestly line that remained true to God's covenant, even when others strayed. The sons of Zadok symbolize faithfulness and divine election, serving as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate faithful High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14</a>).the only Levites who may approach the LORD to minister before Him This exclusivity emphasizes the holiness required to serve directly in God's presence. The sons of Zadok are set apart from other Levites, indicating a special status and responsibility. This separation reflects the broader biblical theme of God's holiness and the need for consecration among those who serve Him. It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching that believers, as a royal priesthood, are called to live holy lives (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel receives visions from God, including the detailed vision of a new temple in chapters 40-48. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_zadok.htm">Sons of Zadok</a> A priestly lineage descended from Zadok, who was a faithful priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. They are distinguished for their faithfulness and are given the privilege to minister before the LORD. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> Central to the worship practices in the temple, the altar is where sacrifices are made. It symbolizes the place of atonement and communion with God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_vision.htm">The Temple Vision</a> Ezekiel's vision of a new temple represents a future hope for Israel, emphasizing purity, order, and the presence of God among His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_north_chamber.htm">The North Chamber</a> A specific location within the temple complex designated for the sons of Zadok, highlighting their special role and proximity to the altar.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> The sons of Zadok are honored for their faithfulness. We are called to serve God with integrity and dedication, regardless of the circumstances. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_proximity_to_god.htm">Holiness and Proximity to God</a> Just as the sons of Zadok were set apart to minister before the LORD, believers are called to live holy lives, drawing near to God through Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a> The centrality of the altar in the temple vision reminds us of the importance of worship and sacrifice in our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The special role of the sons of Zadok demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises and His reward for those who remain true to Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Role of Spiritual Leadership</a> The sons of Zadok exemplify the importance of spiritual leadership that is rooted in faithfulness and obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 40</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zadok_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zadok in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_sacrifices_in_the_millennial_kingdom.htm">Why are animal sacrifices in the millennial kingdom?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_ezekiel_temple's_significance.htm">What is the significance of the Ezekiel temple?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 46. - The keepers of the charge of the altar. These formed another body of priests, whose duties generally were to officiate in the temple-worship, and more specifically to sacrifice and burn incense upon the altars (<a href="/leviticus/1.htm">Leviticus 1-6</a>.). Under the Law the priests were all descendants of Aaron (<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="/exodus/40-15.htm">Exodus 40:15</a>). By David these were divided into two classes - the sons of Eleazar, at the head of whom stood Zadok; and the sons of Ithamar, with Ahimelech as their chief (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">1 Chronicles 24:3</a>). In the vision-temple the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi have the sole right of drawing near to the Lord to minister unto him (see on Ezekiel 43:15). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and the chamber וְהַלִּשְׁכָּ֗ה (wə·hal·liš·kāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3957.htm">Strong's 3957: </a> Room, chamber, hall, cell that אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’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 faces פָּנֶ֙יהָ֙ (pā·ne·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face north הַצָּפ֔וֹן (haṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter is for the priests לַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (lak·kō·hă·nîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest who have שֹׁמְרֵ֖י (šō·mə·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to charge מִשְׁמֶ֣רֶת (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> A guard, watch, charge, function of the altar. הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar These הֵ֣מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They are the sons בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of 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 the [only] Levites לֵוִ֛י (lê·wî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him who may approach הַקְּרֵבִ֧ים (haq·qə·rê·ḇîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7131.htm">Strong's 7131: </a> Approaching the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to minister before Him.” לְשָׁרְתֽוֹ׃ (lə·šā·rə·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Ezekiel 40:46 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 40:46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward (Ezek. 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