Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 48:1-29
Click image for full-size versionDivisions of the land (48:1-29)Land to the north of the specially allocated central portion (see 45:1-8) was divided into seven equal portions by drawing parallel lines from the Mediterranean Sea to the eastern boundary. Although the terrain of the country would make such a division impossible in practice, the division had meaning. It indicated a measure of equality among the tribes (for their portions were equal in area; see 47:14), though there was a... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 48:13-14
Ezekiel 48:13-14. Over against the border of the priests It might be better translated, just by, or beside the border of the priests. The words import, that the border of the Levites should run parallel to that of the priests. And in the same sense the words should be translated in the 15th, 18th, and 21st verses of this chapter. And they shall not sell it, neither exchange Or, transfer, &c. As it was God’s portion, they were not to sell, or part with it, upon any pretence of... read more