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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
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
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
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…