Read Ezekiel 44.
As the formal priesthood will be active for Israel during the Millennium, God has promised that the sons of Zadok will be in charge (v.15). The exactness of the Temple's future structure and the naming the family of those who will serve underscores again how literally this prophecy will be fulfilled.
Moses' brother Aaron was appointed by the LORD to be the first high priest. He was of the tribe of Levi and his tribal family of Levites ministered on behalf of all the other tribes of Israel. In this chapter, the reinstituted priesthood will also be led only by those descendants of Levi. But over 2400 years have passed since this promise was made. The Jews have been scattered throughout the world. With intermarriage and time, it seems impossible that a Jew could actually prove they belonged to any specific tribe of Israel. That is not a problem for God.
An obvious example is found in the book of Revelation. In chapter 14, during the Great Tribulation, Jesus will stand on Mount Zion and with Him will be 144,000 evangelists. Who are these proclaimers? Revelation 7 identifies them. There will be 12,000 from each of the twelve tribes of Israel. These, then, are Jewish tribulation believers who physically are descendants of those exact tribal families. This can only be attributed to the omniscience of God.
It reminds us again that the LORD is not distant in His dealings and care of people but is truly up-close and personal. He is a God of details. When Jesus taught His disciples not to fear, He said, "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." (Matthew 10:29-31)
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