11 Yet they will occupy my sanctuary, serving as guards at the temple gates(A) and ministering at the temple. They will slaughter the burnt offerings(B) and other sacrifices for the people and will stand before them to serve them.(C) 12 Because they ministered to the house of Israel before their idols and became a sinful stumbling block to them, therefore I swore an oath[a] against them”(D)—this is the declaration of the Lord God—“that they would bear the consequences of their iniquity. 13 They must not approach me to serve me as priests(E) or come near any of my holy things or the most holy things. They will bear their disgrace and the consequences of the detestable acts they committed.

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  1. 44:12 Lit I lifted my hand

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