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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 Yahweh to minister to him.

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The Legacy of Zadok

Commentators explain that the "sons of Zadok" were a specific priestly line elevated to primary altar service, likely due to their faithfulness when other priests had fallen away. This highlights a key principle: God entrusts greater responsibility and proximity to those who remain faithful to Him.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 40:46

18th Century

Theologian

The position of the “chamber” looking to the north commanded a view of the bronze altar and the sacrifices, which were prepared at the north side o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 40:44–49

19th Century

Bishop

Without the inner gate.— Without must here be understood in a different sense from the without of Ezekiel 40:40,…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 40:46

17th Century

Pastor

And the chamber whose prospect is towards the north The row of chambers on the side of the east gate; that side of it tha…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 40:1–49

17th Century

Minister

Here is a vision, beginning at Ezekiel 40 and continuing to the end of the book, Ezekiel 48, which is rightly regarded as one of the mos…

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