14 They must not sell or exchange any of it, and they must not transfer this choice part of the land, for it is holy to the Lord.(A)

15 “The remaining area, 1⅔ miles[a] wide and 8⅓ miles long, will be for common use by the city,(B) for both residential and open space. The city will be in the middle of it. 16 These are the city’s measurements:

1½ miles[b] on the north side;

1½ miles on the south side;

1½ miles on the east side;

and 1½ miles on the west side.

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Footnotes

  1. 48:15 Lit 5,000 cubits
  2. 48:16 Lit 4,500 cubits, also in vv. 30,32,33,34

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