the Levites. These are distinguished here from the priests (15-27); see S2 and S1, above and consult note on Ezekiel 43:19. and Deuteronomy 17:2.
are gone away. went astray.
idols. dirty idols.
iniquity. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the punishment due to it. Reif, 'avah. App-44.