Ezekiel 44:15
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:
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 44:10 describes unfaithful Levites who went astray, contrasting with the faithful Zadokites who kept charge.
Ezekiel 44:7 describes profaning the sanctuary with foreigners and improper offerings, contrasting with the faithful priests' proper service.
Ezekiel 48:11 reiterates that the sons of Zadok kept charge and did not go astray, directly supporting why they are chosen to minister in v.15.
Ezekiel 40:46 identifies the sons of Zadok as the priests who may approach the altar, the same group designated in v.15 to minister.
Ezekiel 43:19 commands giving a sin offering to the sons of Zadok, confirming their exclusive role as ministers near God.
Ezekiel 14:11 expresses God's desire to prevent Israel from going astray — the very straying the Zadokites remained faithful through.
Deuteronomy 10:8 records the Levites set apart to stand before the Lord and minister, the same role the faithful priests fulfill.
1 Samuel 2:35 promises a faithful priest; the sons of Zadok in Ezekiel 44:15 are the fulfillment of that promise.
1 Kings 2:35 records Zadok's appointment as high priest, establishing the priestly line mentioned in Ezekiel 44:15.
1 Kings 1:8 records Zadok's loyalty to David — historical precedent for why his sons are chosen as the faithful priests.
In Zechariah 3:7, 'keep my charge' and access to God's presence parallel the reward for the faithful Zadokites here.
2 Chronicles 13:11 uses 'keep the charge' for faithful priests — the same phrase describing the Zadokites' devotion in Ezekiel.
2 Chronicles 31:10 shows the house of Zadok faithfully managing temple offerings — a model of the service promised to them.
Malachi 3:3 describes purifying the sons of Levi — the same priestly line being refined, echoing the faithful remnant in Ezekiel.
Numbers 16:5 shows God choosing who draws near — echoing the divine selection of the Zadokites to come near and minister.
Jeremiah 33:22 promises multiplication of Levitical priests — a broader hope for the priesthood that includes the Zadokites.
1 Chronicles 12:28 describes Zadok as a mighty warrior supporting David — underscoring his faithfulness from the start.
1 Chronicles 6:53 lists Zadok in the priestly genealogy — providing the lineage of the sons of Zadok mentioned here.
Numbers 18:2 explains Levites joining priests to minister — complementary to the Zadokite priestly service described here.