Levites] He compriseth priests also, who descended from Levi. sanctifie] See on 1 Chronicles 15:12; 1 Chronicles 15:14. sanctifie the house] Cleanse, as the words following shew See Levit. 8. 10, &c. the filthinesse] Idols, and the things which idolaters used in their services, or were brought in to pollute the true worship of God. the holy place] See on 1 Kings 8:10.