Ezekiel 48:11

It shall be for the priests that are sanctified of the sons of Zadok; which have kept my charge, which went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 40:46 identifies the sons of Zadok as the priests who approach the altar, the same faithful lineage mentioned here.

Ezekiel 43:19 also singles out the sons of Zadok as those who draw near to minister, affirming their unique status.

Ezekiel 44:10 describes unfaithful Levites who went astray, contrasting directly with the sons of Zadok who kept charge.

Ezekiel 44:15 repeats almost verbatim the commendation of the sons of Zadok for not going astray when Israel strayed.

Ezekiel 44:16 continues by stating these priests shall enter the sanctuary and minister at the table, expanding on their privileges.

Ezekiel 45:4 describes the holy portion for ministering priests, providing the immediate context for this allotment to the sons of Zadok.

Ezekiel 14:11 promises that Israel will no longer go astray — the very faithfulness the sons of Zadok demonstrated when others strayed.

2 Samuel 15:24 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 15:24, Zadok and the Levites remain loyal to David, prefiguring the faithful priests who kept charge during Israel's apostasy.

In Zechariah 3:7, Joshua the high priest is promised governance if he keeps charge — the same condition that distinguishes the sons of Zadok here.