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By the border of Asher, from the east side even to the west side, Naphtali, one [portion].

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A New, Divine Order

Commentators explain that this division of the land is entirely different from the one under Joshua. The tribes are arranged in a new, systematic order from north to south, with each portion stretching from the eastern to the western border. This new arrangement signifies a new reality, which some scholars suggest points to the newness of all things in the gospel era.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 48:1–11

19th Century

Bishop

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

John Gill

On Ezekiel 48:3

17th Century

Pastor

And by the border of Asher, from the east side even unto the
west side, a portion for Naphtali

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 48:1–35

17th Century

Minister

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…