Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Ezekiel 44

In this chapter we have, I. The appropriating of the east gate of the temple to the prince, Ezekiel 44:1-44:3. II. A reproof sent to the house of Israel for their former profanations of God’s sanctuary, with a charge to them to be more strict for the future, Ezekiel 44:4-44:9. III. The degrading of those Levites that had formerly been guilty of idolatry and the establishing of the priesthood in the family of Zadok, which had kept their integrity, Ezekiel 44:10-44:16. IV. Divers laws and ordinances concerning the priests, Ezekiel 44:17-44:31. MHBCC 847.1