They may still be Temple guards and gatekeepers, and they may slaughter the animals brought for burnt offerings and be present to help the people.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Admonition to the ministering priests, grounded upon former neglect.

On Ezekiel 44:4: The north gate before the house – This…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Yet they shall be ministers in my sanctuary
Though degraded from their office as priests and ministers of the word, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in Ezekiel 44:2 may remind us that …