Ezekiel 46:13
"When the prince prepares a free will offering, a burnt offering or peace offerings as a free will offering to the LORD, one shall open for him the gate that looks toward the east; and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out; and after his going out one shall shut the gate."
Key Reflection
Ezekiel 46:13 describes a ritual involving the prince's free will offerings at the temple. According to this passage, when the prince brings a burnt offering or peace offerings as part of his voluntary gifts to the Lord, he is granted access through the eastern gate—a significant honor that underscores his special status. Once inside, he follows the same procedures as on the Sabbath for preparing these sacrifices. This ritual not only highlights the privileged position of the prince but also integrates him into the regular religious practices of the community, emphasizing the unity and continuity between royal and priestly duties in the broader context of worship.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes