Ezekiel 40:46 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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 among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The room that faces north? That's for the priests who take care of the altar. We're talking about Zadok's descendants from the tribe of Levi — they're the ones who get to come close to God and serve him directly.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some people are called to work behind the scenes serving God in the most sacred spaces.

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