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it will border the territory of Simeon from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Next is the territory of Issachar with the same eastern and western boundaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Adjoining the territory of Simeon, from the east side to the west, Issachar, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a <i>portion</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/48.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west, Issachar <i>shall have</i> one <i>section;</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beside the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one <i>portion.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Beside the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And beside the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one <i>portion.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And beside the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one <i>portion</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Beside the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one <i>portion</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to the territory of Simeon, from the east side to the west, will be Issachar—one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to the territory of Simeon, from the east side to the west, will be Issachar—one portion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/48.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side; Issachar, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Issachar] will have one part of the land and border Simeon on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/48.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Adjacent to the border of Simeon running from east to west, Issachar is to retain one portion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/48.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Next to the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar will have one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />By the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar a portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/48.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“By the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one portion. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar, one [portion];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And upon the bound of Simeon from the side east even to the side of the sea, Issachar, one.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, one portion for Issachar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And beyond the border of Simeon, from the eastern region, even to the western region, there shall be one portion for Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Along the territory of Simeon from the eastern border to the western border: Issachar, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Adjoining the territory of Simeon, from the east side to the west, Issachar, one portion.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar a portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And opposite the border of Shemon from the east wind and unto the west wind of Issakar<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side: Issachar, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And from the borders of Symeon, from the eastern parts to the western, Issachar, one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=14932" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">The Portions for the Remaining Tribes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yi·śā·š·ḵār (N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">Issachar</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">will have one portion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">bordering</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the territory</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">of Simeon</a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: qā·ḏî·māh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">from east</a> <a href="/hebrew/6285.htm" title="6285: mip·pə·’aṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Corner, side. Feminine of poh; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. Direction, region, extremity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6285.htm" title="6285: pə·’aṯ- (N-fsc) -- Corner, side. Feminine of poh; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. Direction, region, extremity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: yām·māh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">west.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">Joshua 19:24-31</a></span><br />The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5-8</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, / from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-12</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-44.htm">John 1:44-46</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Mark 7:31</a></span><br />Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, Issachar a portion.</p><p class="hdg">Issachar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14-18</a></b></br> And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17-23</a></b></br> <i>And</i> the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">East</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-33.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 48</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-8.htm">of the sanctuary;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-15.htm">of the city and suburbs;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-21.htm">and of the prince.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">The dimensions and gates of the city.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/48.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/48.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Issachar will have one portion</b><br>Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is often associated with wisdom and understanding of the times (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>). In the context of Ezekiel's vision, the allocation of land to Issachar signifies the restoration and reestablishment of the tribes in the Promised Land, reflecting God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel. This portion represents a return to the inheritance originally given to the tribes, as seen in the division of land in the book of Joshua.<p><b>bordering the territory of Simeon</b><br>Simeon, another tribe of Israel, was the second son of Jacob and Leah. Historically, the tribe of Simeon was absorbed into the territory of Judah (<a href="/joshua/19.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a>), and its identity became less distinct over time. In Ezekiel's vision, the reestablishment of Simeon's territory alongside Issachar's indicates a reunification and restoration of the tribes. This arrangement emphasizes the unity and equality among the tribes in the future kingdom, as each tribe receives its rightful inheritance.<p><b>from east to west</b><br>The phrase "from east to west" suggests a horizontal division of the land, which is consistent with the orderly and equitable distribution described in <a href="/ezekiel/48.htm">Ezekiel 48</a>. This east-to-west orientation reflects the comprehensive nature of God's plan for His people, ensuring that each tribe has access to the land from one boundary to the other. It symbolizes the completeness and perfection of God's restoration, as well as the unity of the nation under His rule. This geographical layout also mirrors the division of land in the millennial kingdom, as prophesied in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, where the New Jerusalem is described with precise measurements and boundaries.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Issachar. Known for their labor and wisdom, the tribe is often associated with understanding the times and seasons.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm">Simeon</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Simeon. Historically, the tribe of Simeon was scattered and absorbed into other tribes, particularly Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel's visions and prophecies often focus on the restoration and future hope for Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_allotment.htm">The Land Allotment</a></b><br>This chapter of Ezekiel details the division of the land among the tribes of Israel in a future restoration, symbolizing God's faithfulness and order.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision_of_restoration.htm">The Vision of Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision includes a restored Israel with a new temple, city, and land distribution, symbolizing God's ultimate plan for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The allocation of land to Issachar and Simeon in Ezekiel's vision underscores God's commitment to His promises. Despite past failures, God remains faithful to restore His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_inheritance.htm">Understanding Our Inheritance</a></b><br>Just as the tribes received their inheritance, believers today have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflect on what it means to live in the fullness of this inheritance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_god's_plan.htm">Unity and Diversity in God's Plan</a></b><br>The distinct yet unified allotment of land to each tribe highlights the diversity within the body of Christ. Each member has a unique role and purpose in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_structure.htm">The Importance of Order and Structure</a></b><br>God's detailed plan for land distribution reflects His nature of order. In our lives, seeking God's order can bring peace and clarity amidst chaos.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_future_restoration.htm">Hope for Future Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision points to a future hope. In times of uncertainty, believers can hold onto the promise of God's ultimate restoration and renewal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_48.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_everything_a_source_of_joy.htm">Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_ezekiel_48's_tribes.htm">What archaeological evidence supports the precise tribal divisions described in Ezekiel 48, or is there any at all?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_simeon_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Simeon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_48_with_other_boundaries.htm">How do we reconcile the detailed land allotments in Ezekiel 48 with other biblical passages that describe differing boundaries for these tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Issachar</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָׂשכָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(yi·śā·š·ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will have one portion</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bordering</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֣ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the territory</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּב֣וּל</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Simeon</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְע֗וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from east</span><br /><span class="heb">קָדִ֛ימָה</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏî·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> </span><span class="str2">The fore, front part, the East</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">west.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֖מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(yām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/48-25.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:25 By the border of Simeon (Ezek. 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