Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
I commanded
Cleanse
Sanctify
Spare me
Greatness
Bible References
I commanded
Nehemiah 7:64
They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but none were found. They were therefore excluded from the priesthood.
Nehemiah 12:30
When the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.
2 Kings 23:4
The king ordered Hilkiah the high priest, the high-ranking priests, and the guards to bring out of the Lord's temple all the items that were used in the worship of Baal, Asherah, and all the stars of the sky. The king burned them outside of Jerusalem in the terraces of Kidron, and carried their ashes to Bethel.
1 Chronicles 15:12
He told them: "You are the leaders of the Levites' families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves and bring the ark of the Lord God of Israel up to the place I have prepared for it.
2 Chronicles 29:4
He brought in the priests and Levites and assembled them in the square on the east side.
Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your children's guardians; their princesses will nurse your children. With their faces to the ground they will bow down to you and they will lick the dirt on your feet. Then you will recognize that I am the Lord; those who wait patiently for me are not put to shame.
Cleanse
Nehemiah 12:10
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
Sanctify
Deuteronomy 5:12
Be careful to observe the Sabbath day just as the Lord your God has commanded you.
Spare me
Psalm 25:6
Remember your compassionate and faithful deeds, O Lord, for you have always acted in this manner.
Psalm 51:1
For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David's affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!
Psalm 130:3
If you, O Lord, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you?
Psalm 143:1
A psalm of David. O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for help! Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me!
Greatness
Psalm 5:7
But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.
Isaiah 55:7
The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.