On the identity of the nasi’ (prince/leader) of Ezekiel’s eschatological temple:
This leader does not appear
to be Christ, because he makes a sin offering for himself (45:22), and in
addition, this leader Although some have identified this leader with David
based on 34:23-24 and 37:24 (these are probably Messianic), it is really impossible
to The religious privileges of this leader include supplying of the public
sacrifices offered in the name of the people as he presents in person the
regular sacrifices for the community. He also will have privileges of approach
not accorded to ordinary worshipers. The outer court might be entered by the
prince or people through the north or south gate, but not the east. The eastern
gate was that by which Jehovah entered His dwelling place, and its doors are
forever closed. But on the Sabbaths and New Moons, it will be opened to receive
the sacrifices from the "leader" and it will remain open until
evening. will have natural children (46:16). say. (Jerry Michael Hullinger,
"A proposed solution to the problem of animal sacrifices in Ezekiel
40-48" [PhD Dissertation; Dallas Theological Seminary, 1993], 54 n. 23)
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