Ezekiel 44:12-14

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹² But because they formerly served them in front of their filthy idols and became a stumbling block that made the house of Israel guilty, therefore I have raised my hand in an oath against them, declares the Lord God, and they must bear the consequences of their guilt. ¹³ They may not approach me to serve as priests for me, nor may they approach any of my holy things or the most holy offerings. They must bear their shame and the consequences of the abominations that they committed. ¹⁴ Yet I will make them guardians of the ministry of the temple, in charge of all the duties of the temple and of everything that has to be done in it.