And for these, even for the priests, shall be the holy oblation: toward the north five and twenty thousand [in length], and toward the west ten thousand in breadth, and toward the east ten thousand in breadth, and toward the south five and twenty thousand in length: and the sanctuary of Jehovah shall be in the midst thereof.
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Toward the north ... toward the east ... - that is, the measurements are “along the north and east sides,” etc.

The closing chapter of Ezekiel is mainly occupied with the distribution of the land in detail. Beginning at the north, a portion is assigned to eac…

And for them, even the priests, shall be this holy oblation , &c.] This holy portion of land, excepting that which is for…

Here is a description of the several portions of the land belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold, all things have become new. Much is wra…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes