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and said to them, Hear me, you Levites; now sanctify yourselves, and sanctify the house of Yahweh, the God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place.
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Personal Holiness First
Hezekiah's command was twofold: first, for the Levites to sanctify themselves, and second, to sanctify the Temple. Commentators see this as a crucial sequence, emphasizing that personal holiness and spiritual preparation are prerequisites for engaging in the work of God and leading corporate worship.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sanctify yourselves now—Following David’s example, Hezekiah gives this command, likely knowing that the priests had contracted many defileme…
19th Century
Anglican
Hear me. — 2 Chronicles 15:2; 2 Chronicles 20:15.
Sanctify now yourselves. — See N…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And said unto them, hear me, you Levites; sanctify yourselves , &c.] By washing their bodies and their garments, tha…
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