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You shall inherit it, one as well as another; for I swore to give it to your fathers: and this land shall fall to you for inheritance.
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Equal Portions for Tribes
Commentators explain that the phrase "one as well as another" refers to the twelve tribes, not individuals. Unlike the original division of Canaan under Joshua, which was based on population, this future inheritance will be divided into twelve portions of equal width. This creates a symbolic equality among the tribes in God's restored kingdom.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As well as - Or, as. Ezekiel is speaking of “tribes,” not “individuals.” Each tribe is to have an equal “breadth” of land assigned to it.
19th Century
Anglican
One as well as another. This is the ordinary expression for equality. Unlike the former division of the land, the territory is to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall inherit it, one as well as another That is, the twelve tribes shall equally inherit it; one tribe shall not…
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