Key Figures — Ezekiel 44

4 figures

1. The Lord

   Divine authority and lawgiver.

   The Lord speaks to Ezekiel, giving instructions regarding the temple, the priesthood, and the conduct of the people.

   Related passages

   • Ezekiel Chapter 43 (The glory of the Lord fills the temple)
   • Leviticus Chapter 10 (Instructions for the priesthood)

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   • #Temple

2. Ezekiel

   Prophet and recipient of God's vision.

   Ezekiel receives and communicates God's instructions concerning the temple and the priesthood.

   Related passages

   • Ezekiel Chapter 1 (Ezekiel's calling and vision)
   • Ezekiel Chapter 40 (Vision of the new temple)

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   • #Vision

3. The Levites

   Servants in the temple.

   The Levites are assigned specific duties in the temple, but are restricted from priestly functions due to past idolatry.

   Related passages

   • Numbers Chapter 3 (Duties of the Levites)
   • Ezekiel Chapter 48 (Division of the land among the tribes)

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   • #TempleService
   • #Idolatry

4. The Sons of Zadok

   Faithful priests.

   The sons of Zadok are chosen to serve as priests because of their faithfulness in maintaining the sanctity of the temple.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings Chapter 2 (Zadok's loyalty to David)
   • Ezekiel Chapter 40 (The role of the sons of Zadok)

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   • #Faithfulness

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