These shall be the allotments of the holy portion: the priests shall have an allotment measuring twenty-five thousand cubits on the northern side, ten thousand cubits in breadth on the western side, ten thousand in breadth on the eastern side, and twenty-five thousand in length on the southern side, with the sanctuary of the LORD in the midst of it.
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Toward the north ... toward the east ... - that is, the measurements are “along the north and east sides,” etc.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
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…
John Gill
JohnGill
And for them, even the priests, shall be this holy oblation , &c.] This holy portion of land, excepting that which is for…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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
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