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A New, Idealized Order
Commentators explain that the allotment for Manasseh is part of a completely new and symbolic division of the land, different from the one under Joshua. This arrangement, with tribes in neat strips from east to west, isn't a literal future map but a vision of God's perfect, holy order for His people.
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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 48:4
17th Century
Pastor
And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the west
side, a portion for Manasseh
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…