Ezekiel 48:28

26 by the border of Issachar, from the east side to the west, ^aZebulun shall have one section;

27 by the border of Zebulun, from the east side to the west, ^aGad shall have one section;

28 by the border of Gad, on the south side, toward the¹ South, the border shall be from Tamar to ^athe waters of Meribah by Kadesh, along the brook to the ^bGreat Sea.

29 ^aThis is the land which you shall divide by lot as an inheritance among the tribes of Israel, and these are their portions,” says the Lord God.

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30 “These are the exits of the city. On the north side, measuring four thousand five hundred cubits

31 ^a(the gates of the city shall be named after the tribes of Israel), the three gates northward: one gate for Reuben, one gate for Judah, and one gate for Levi;

32 on the east side, four thousand five hundred cubits, three gates: one gate for Joseph, one gate for Benjamin, and one gate for Dan;

33 on the south side, measuring four thousand five hundred cubits, three gates: one gate for Simeon, one gate for Issachar, and one gate for Zebulun;

Commentaries:

Matthew Henry

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- Here is a description of the several portions of the land belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold all things are become new. Much is wrapped up in emblems and numbers. This method God has used to state mysterious truths in his word, not to be more clearly revealed till the proper time and season. But into the church of Christ, both in its state of warfare and triumph, there is free access by faith, from every side. Christ has opened the kingdom of heaven for all believers. Whoever will, may come, and take of the water of life, of the tree of life, freely. The Lord is there, in his church, to be nigh unto them in all they call upon him for. This is true of every real Christian; whatever soul has in it a living principle of grace, it may truly be said, The Lord is there. May we be found citizens of this holy city, and act agreeably to that character; and have the benefit of the Lord's presence with us, in life, in death, and for evermore.

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