Ezekiel 46:12

Sometimes, the prince gave a special gift to God. The prince did not have to give this gift. He gave it because of his love for God. The prince could choose the *sacrifice that he wanted to give. He could give a *sacrifice by fire. That would show that the prince gave himself completely to God. Or he could give a *sacrifice of peace to God. That would show friendship with God.

When the prince gave this special gift, the priests would receive it at the inner east gate. This showed that God was accepting the gift. And it showed that God was pleased with the prince. *Israel’s ruler should be a friend of God. And the ruler should be a man who gave himself to God completely. Such a man would be a good ruler for God’s people.