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God Rewards Faithfulness
Commentators emphasize that God honors those who remain faithful, especially during times of widespread apostasy. The 'sons of Zadok' were granted the high privilege of ministering directly to God because they 'kept the charge' of the sanctuary while others went astray. This serves as an enduring principle that God sees and rewards steadfast loyalty.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 44:4–16
18th Century
Theologian
Admonition to the ministering priests, grounded upon former neglect.
On Ezekiel 44:4: The north gate before the house – This…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 44:15
19th Century
Bishop
The sons of Zadok. See Note on Ezekiel 40:46. They are here described as those who continued faithful in the general apostasy, and…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 44:15
17th Century
Pastor
But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok ;
&c.] The priests who were of the tribe of Levi, whom the Lord chose…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 44:1–31
17th Century
Minister
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 …