8. They have not taken charge of the sacred rituals in my Temple, but instead have put foreigners in charge.
9. “I, the Sovereign Lord, declare that no uncircumcised foreigner, no one who disobeys me, will enter my Temple, not even a foreigner who lives among the people of Israel.”
10. The Lord said to me, “I am punishing those Levites who, together with the rest of the people of Israel, deserted me and worshipped idols.
11. They may serve me in the Temple by taking charge of the gates and by performing the work of the Temple. They may kill the animals which the people offer for burnt offerings and for sacrifices, and they are to be on duty to serve the people.