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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 48:1-30

We have here a very short and ready way taken for the dividing of the land among the twelve tribes, not so tedious and so far about as the way that was taken in Joshua's time; for in the distribution of spiritual and heavenly blessings there is not that danger of murmuring and quarrelling that there is in the participation of the temporal blessings. When God gave to the labourers every one his penny those that were uneasy at it were soon put to silence with, May I not do what I will with my... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 48:11

It shall be for the priests that are sanctified ,.... That are set apart by the Lord; called by him to this office, and sanctified with the gifts and graces of his Spirit; and so fitted and qualified for the work: of the sons of Zadok, which have kept my charge, which went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray ; ministers faithful to the Lord in the worst of times; and who are and wil be taken notice of by him, both now and hereafter, Matthew... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 48:1-20

Characteristics of the kingdom. The kingdom of God, here symbolized "with such imperfect materials of thought and utterance as then lay within the prophet's reach," was to be one that has not yet been realized; but with the overthrow of many superstitions, the breaking down of much corruption, and the birth and growth (or the revival) of much Christian zeal, it may be said that this fair vision is being fulfilled—that the kingdom of Christ is coming , though it is far from having come.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 48:1-29

The distribution of the land among the several tribes . First, the portions north of the terumah ( Ezekiel 48:1-7 ); secondly, the terumah ( Ezekiel 48:8-22 ), embracing the portions of the priests and Levites ( Ezekiel 48:8-14 ), with the portions for the city ( Ezekiel 48:15-20 ) and the prince ( Ezekiel 48:21 , Ezekiel 48:22 ); and thirdly, the portions south of the city ( Ezekiel 48:23-30 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 48:8-14

Religion the nucleus of human life. The spiritual training of men has been uppermost in God's mind. As a wise father trains his child, so God has been training us. From God earthly fathers have instinctively learnt their methods. With unparalleled patience God has been encouraging men to take the first step heavenward, then the next, and the next. The progress has been slow, often imperceptible; yet it has been continuous. Earth has been, and still will be, a great school-house, a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 48:8-22

The terumah, or priests' portion ( Ezekiel 48:8-12 ), with the portions for the Levites ( Ezekiel 48:13 , Ezekiel 48:14 ), for the city ( Ezekiel 48:15-20 ), and for the prince ( Ezekiel 48:1 , Ezekiel 48:22 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 48:9-12

refer to the priests' portion proper, setting forth read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 48:11

Fidelity. It was highly creditable to these sons of Zadok that, when the children of Israel generally and the Levites in particular went astray, they resisted the influence of a very general example, and remained faithful to the worship and service of Jehovah. "Faithful among the faithless," they were recognized and remembered by God himself, and their fidelity was rewarded in the apportionment of the territory among, the people. It is a virtue which every Christian should aim at... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 48:11-12

Ezekiel 48:11-12. It shall be for the priests of the sons of Zadok See note on Ezekiel 44:10; Ezekiel 44:15. Which went not astray as the Levites Or, as the other Levites went astray. “The word Levites is here used in its greatest latitude, and comprehends the priests, as well as those who were properly called Levites. Many of these had defiled themselves with idolatry, for which crime they were to be degraded from the honours due to those priests who had continued faithful in... read more

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