Ezekiel 44:12-16

12 But because they served them in the presence of their idols and made the house of Israel fall into sin, therefore I have sworn with uplifted hand that they must bear the consequences of their sin, declares the Sovereign Lord.

13 They are not to come near to serve me as priests or come near any of my holy things or my most holy offerings; they must bear the shame of their detestable practices.

14 Yet I will put them in charge of the duties of the temple and all the work that is to be done in it.

15 “‘But the priests, who are Levites and descendants of Zadok and who faithfully carried out the duties of my sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from me, are to come near to minister before me; they are to stand before me to offer sacrifices of fat and blood, declares the Sovereign Lord.

16 They alone are to enter my sanctuary; they alone are to come near my table to minister before me and perform my service.

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Cross References for Ezekiel 44:12-16

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