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The east side, between Hauran and Damascus and Gilead, and the land of Israel, shall be the Jordan; from the [north] border to the east sea shall you measure. This is the east side.

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A Return to the Promise

Commentators consistently point out that the eastern border, the Jordan River, intentionally excludes the territory settled by the 2.5 tribes east of the Jordan. This land was not part of the original 'Promised Land' of Canaan. Ezekiel's vision presents a restored Israel with boundaries that reflect God's original, pure intention for His people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 47:18

18th Century

Theologian

The eastern boundary is to commence by separating the territory of Damascus and Hauran, and then to follow the line of the Jordan to the Dead Sea. …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 47:18

19th Century

Bishop

From Hauran, and from Damascus. —The eastern boundary is also the same as that given in Numbers 34:10-12, although more particularly descr…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 47:18

17th Century

Pastor

And the east side you shall measure Hauran
The line of the eastern border of the land shall begin at Hauran or Auran…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 47:1–23

17th Century

Minister

These waters signify the gospel of Christ, which went out from Jerusalem and spread into the surrounding countries; also the gifts and powers of th…