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which have kept my charge, which went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/48.htm">New King James Version</a> It shall be for the priests of the sons of Zadok, who are sanctified, who have kept My charge, who did not go astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have taken the responsibility I gave them, who did not go astray when the sons of Israel went astray as the Levites went astray. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept My charge, who did not go astray when the sons of Israel went astray as the Levites went astray. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept My charge, who did not go astray when the sons of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept the responsibility given by Me, who did not go astray when the sons of Israel went astray as the Levites went astray. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept My charge, and who did not go astray when the children (descendants) of Israel went astray as the [other] Levites did. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It is for the consecrated priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept my charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It is for the consecrated priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept My charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/48.htm">American Standard Version</a> It shall be for the priests that are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, that have kept my charge, that went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/48.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Only priests who are descendants of Zadok will receive a share of this sacred land, because they remained faithful to me when the Levites and the rest of the Israelites started sinning. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Revised Version</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. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This land that has been set apart will belong to the priests who are descendants of Zadok. They took care of my holy place. They didn't wander away with the Israelites as the Levites did. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/48.htm">Good News Translation</a> This holy area is to be for the priests who are descendants of Zadok. They served me faithfully and did not join the rest of the Israelites in doing wrong, as the other members of the tribe of Levi did. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/48.htm">International Standard Version</a> It is to be for use by priests from the descendants of Zadok, who have observed the things with which I charged them and who did not wander astray when the Israelis went astray, just as the descendants of Levi wandered astray. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It will be for the consecrated priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept My charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray. <a href="/net/ezekiel/48.htm">NET Bible</a> This will be for the priests who are set apart from the descendants of Zadok who kept my charge and did not go astray when the people of Israel strayed off, like the Levites did. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept my instruction, who didn't go astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It shall be for the priests that are sanctified of the sons of Zadok; who have kept my charge, who went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <a href="/web/ezekiel/48.htm">World English Bible</a> It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept my instruction, who didn’t go astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept My charge, who did not err in the erring of the sons of Israel, as the Levites erred, <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept My charge, who erred not in the erring of the sons of Israel, as the Levites erred, <a href="/slt/ezekiel/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the priests being consecrated: of the sons of Zadok, who watched my watches, who went not astray in the going astray of the sons of Israel, as the Levites went astray.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The sanctuary shall be for the priests of the sons of Sadoc, who kept my ceremonies, and went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites also went astray. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The sanctuary shall be for the priests from the sons of Zadok, who observed my ceremonies and did not go astray, when the sons of Israel went astray, just as the Levites also went astray. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Bible</a> The consecrated priests, the Zadokites, who fulfilled my service and did not stray with the Israelites as the Levites did, <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This shall be for the consecrated priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept my charge, who did not go astray when the people of Israel went astray, as the Levites did.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It shall be for the priests that are consecrated of the descendants of Zadok; who have kept my charge, who did not go astray as the children of Israel went astray and as the Levites went astray. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it will be for the Priests who are sanctified from the sons of Tsadoq, for they kept my observances and they have not strayed as the children of Israel have strayed, and like the Levites have strayed<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The sanctified portion shall be for the priests of the sons of Zadok, that have kept My charge, that went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> for the priests, for the consecrated sons of Sadduc, who keep the charges of the house, who erred not in the error of the children of Israel, as the Levites erred. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-11.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=14747" 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/48.htm">The Portion for the Priests</a> 10This will be the holy portion for the priests. It will be 25,000 cubits long on the north side, 10,000 cubits wide on the west side, 10,000 cubits wide on the east side, and 25,000 cubits long on the south side. In the center will be the sanctuary of the LORD. 11<a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: ham·qud·dāš (Art:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">It will be for the consecrated</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.">priests,</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.).">the descendants</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/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.">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/4931.htm" title="4931: miš·mar·tî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- 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.">My charge</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8582.htm" title="8582: ṯā·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To err. A primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. Reel or stray; also causative of both.">go astray</a> <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.">as the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/8582.htm" title="8582: tā·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To err. A primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. Reel or stray; also causative of both.">did</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/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></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> 12It will be a special portion for them set apart from the land, a most holy portion adjacent to the territory of the Levites.…<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="/leviticus/21-6.htm">Leviticus 21:6</a> They must be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. Because they present to the LORD the food offerings, the food of their God, they must be holy. <a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20</a> Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1-2</a> The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. <a href="/joshua/13-33.htm">Joshua 13:33</a> To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them. <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="/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="/malachi/2-7.htm">Malachi 2:7</a> For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26</a> Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a> Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a> But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<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/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15,16</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: … charge.<a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45,45,46</a> Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? … <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7,8</a> I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: … <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">1 Peter 5:4</a> And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.as the Levites.<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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-4.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-24.htm">Erred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Erring</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-5.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-23.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-10.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-7.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-10.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-27.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hosea/4-12.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/hosea/9-10.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">Erred</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-1.htm">Erring</a> <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-12.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/daniel/1-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-12.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-12.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-13.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/daniel/1-13.htm">Right</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/1-14.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 48</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes;</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/48-8.htm">of the sanctuary;</a> 15. <a href="/ezekiel/48-15.htm">of the city and suburbs;</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/48-21.htm">and of the prince.</a> 23. <a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes.</a> 30. <a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">The dimensions and gates of the city.</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/48.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/48.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It will be for the consecrated priests This phrase refers to a specific group of priests set apart for a holy purpose. In the context of Ezekiel, the consecration of priests signifies their dedication to serving God in the temple. The concept of consecration is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where priests were anointed and set apart for sacred duties (<a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Exodus 28:41</a>). This highlights the importance of holiness and purity in approaching God, a theme that runs throughout the Bible.the descendants of Zadok Zadok was a priest during the time of King David and King Solomon, known for his loyalty and faithfulness (<a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a>, <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-35</a>). The descendants of Zadok are singled out for their steadfastness in maintaining the true worship of God, even when others faltered. This lineage is significant because it represents a continuity of faithful service, and in Ezekiel's vision, they are given a special role in the future temple. This highlights the biblical principle of God rewarding faithfulness and integrity.who kept My charge This phrase emphasizes obedience and responsibility in fulfilling God's commands. The "charge" refers to the duties and responsibilities given by God to the priests, which include maintaining the sanctity of the temple and leading the people in worship. Keeping God's charge is a recurring theme in Scripture, underscoring the importance of obedience to God's word (<a href="/deuteronomy/11.htm">Deuteronomy 11:1</a>). It serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people.and did not go astray as the Levites did Here, a contrast is drawn between the descendants of Zadok and the other Levites. While the Levites were originally set apart for priestly duties (<a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a>), many went astray by participating in idolatry and failing to uphold God's standards (<a href="/ezekiel/44-10.htm">Ezekiel 44:10</a>). This distinction underscores the consequences of unfaithfulness and the importance of remaining true to God's commands. It also reflects the broader biblical narrative of Israel's struggle with idolatry and the call to repentance.when the Israelites went astray This phrase refers to the period of Israel's history marked by rebellion and idolatry, leading to their exile. The Israelites' tendency to go astray is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, illustrating the human propensity to turn away from God (<a href="/judges/2-11.htm">Judges 2:11-19</a>). This serves as a backdrop for the prophetic message of restoration and hope found in Ezekiel, where God promises to restore His people and establish a new covenant with them (<a href="/ezekiel/36-24.htm">Ezekiel 36:24-28</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a> The priests mentioned here are those set apart for holy service to God. They are given a special portion of the land as an inheritance. 2. <a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_zadok.htm">Descendants of Zadok</a> Zadok was a faithful priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. His descendants are highlighted for their faithfulness and are given a special role and inheritance. 3. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. However, not all Levites remained faithful, as indicated in this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The broader community of God's chosen people, who at times went astray from God's commands. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sanctified.htm">Sanctified</a> This term refers to being set apart for a holy purpose. The priests are sanctified for their service to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> The descendants of Zadok are rewarded for their faithfulness. We are called to remain faithful in our service to God, even when others may stray. <a href="/topical/s/sanctification_and_holiness.htm">Sanctification and Holiness</a> Just as the priests were sanctified, believers are called to live lives set apart for God's purposes. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> The faithfulness of Zadok impacts generations. Our faithfulness can leave a lasting legacy for those who come after us. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_unfaithfulness.htm">Consequences of Unfaithfulness</a> The Levites who went astray serve as a warning of the consequences of unfaithfulness to God's commands. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithful_remnant.htm">God's Faithful Remnant</a> Throughout history, God preserves a remnant of faithful followers, as seen in the descendants of Zadok.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_48.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zadok_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zadok in the Bible?</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/how_does_levi's_landlessness_align_biblically.htm">How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_ezekiel_48's_tribes.htm">What archaeological evidence supports the precise tribal divisions described in Ezekiel 48, or is there any at all?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>It will be for the consecrated הַֽמְקֻדָּשׁ֙ (ham·qud·dāš) Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated priests, לַכֹּהֲנִ֤ים (lak·kō·hă·nîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest the descendants מִבְּנֵ֣י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zadok, צָד֔וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> Zadok -- the name of several Israelites who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’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 שָׁמְר֖וּ (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 My charge מִשְׁמַרְתִּ֑י (miš·mar·tî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> A guard, watch, charge, function and did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no go astray תָע֗וּ (ṯā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8582.htm">Strong's 8582: </a> To vacillate, reel, stray as אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’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 the Levites הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi did when the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son went astray. בִּתְעוֹת֙ (biṯ·‘ō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8582.htm">Strong's 8582: </a> To vacillate, reel, stray <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:11 It shall be for the priests who (Ezek. 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