Ezekiel 48:23-29
New Living Translation
23 “These are the territories allotted to the rest of the tribes. Benjamin’s territory lies just south of the prince’s lands, and it extends across the entire land of Israel from east to west. 24 South of Benjamin’s territory lies that of Simeon, also extending across the land from east to west. 25 Next is the territory of Issachar with the same eastern and western boundaries.
26 “Then comes the territory of Zebulun, which also extends across the land from east to west. 27 The territory of Gad is just south of Zebulun with the same borders to the east and west. 28 The southern border of Gad runs from Tamar to the waters of Meribah at Kadesh[a] and then follows the Brook of Egypt to the Mediterranean.[b]
29 “These are the allotments that will be set aside for each tribe’s exclusive possession. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!
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Ezekiel 48:23-29
International Standard Version
The Allotment for the Tribes
23 “Now as to the rest of the tribes: from the east side to the west side, Benjamin is to retain one portion.[a] 24 Adjacent to the border of Benjamin running from east to west, Simeon is to retain one portion. 25 Adjacent to the border of Simeon running from east to west, Issachar is to retain one portion. 26 Adjacent to the border of Issachar running from east to west, Zebulun is to retain one portion. 27 Adjacent to the border of Zebulun running from east to west, Gad is to retain one portion. 28 Adjacent to the border of Gad to the south and extending toward the south, the border is to proceed from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, then to the Wadi[b] of Egypt,[c] and from there to the Mediterranean[d] Sea. 29 This is the land that you are to allocate by lottery to the tribes of Israel as their inheritance, and these are their respective divisions,” declares the Lord God.
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- Ezekiel 48:23 Lit. Benjamin, one; and so through v. 27
- Ezekiel 48:28 I.e. a seasonal stream or river that channels water during rain seasons but is dry at other times; ancient Israel’s southwestern-most border
- Ezekiel 48:28 I.e. ancient Israel’s southwestern-most border
- Ezekiel 48:28 Lit. Great
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