Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 44:15

15 But the priests the Levites , the sons of Zadok , that kept the charge of my sanctuary, when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister unto me, and they shall stand before me to offer unto me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord GOD.

So called from their office.

By descent from Levi, Iacob's son.

Who was of Eleazar's Family, to whose father Phineas a covenant of Salt ensur'd the High-Priesthood, and all the honour, priviledges and advantages thereof Num. 25 12, 13.

Were constant, zealous and faithful in their Priestly office, and their duties in it.

This may possibly refer to that transgression in the matter of Baal P[illegible: 1 letter]or, of which Num. 25.3. and Psal. 106.28, 29, 30. Vid. ver. 10. let. r.

Vid. chap. 40.46.

To offer exp[illegible: 1 letter]atory Sacrifices, to make atonement, and intercede for the People, this honour God put upon them for their integrity, and constancy in the things of God.

Marginal references: chap. 43.19.