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it will border the territory of Asher 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 />Naphtali’s land lies south of Asher’s, also extending from east to west.<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 Asher, from the east side to the west, Naphtali, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher 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 Asher, from the east side even unto the west side, a <i>portion for</i> Naphtali.<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 Asher, from the east side to the west, one <i>section for</i> Naphtali;<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 Asher, from the east side to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side to the west, will be Naphtali—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 Asher, from the east side to the west, will be Naphtali—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 Asher, from the east side even unto the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side even unto the west side; Naphtali, one portion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Naphtali] will have one part of the land and border Asher 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 />running along the border of the tribe of Asher from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter, the tribe of Naphtali with one portion; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher 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 Asher from the east side to the west, Naphtali 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 Asher, from the east side even to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Naphtali.<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 Asher, from the east side even to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side even to the west side, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side even unto the west side, Naphtali 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 Asher from the side east even to the side of the sea, Naphtali, 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 Aser, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Nephthali. <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 Asher, from the eastern region, even to the region of the sea, there shall be one portion for Naphtali.<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 Asher from the eastern border to the western border: Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side to the west, Naphtali, 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 Asher, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Naphtali.<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 Ashayr from the east wind and unto the west wind of Naphtali<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 Asher, from the east side even unto the west side: Naphtali, 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 Asser, from the eastern parts as far as the west coasts, for Nephthalim, one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-3.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=14664" 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 Tribes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Naphtali</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/836.htm" title="836: ’ā·šêr (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">of Asher</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: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: 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">4</span>Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali 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="/numbers/34-13.htm">Numbers 34:13-29</a></span><br />So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. / For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. / These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">Joshua 13:1-7</a></span><br />Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-10</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a></span><br />The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63-81</a></span><br />The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. / So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">1 Chronicles 12:24-37</a></span><br />From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. / From Levi: 4,600, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">2 Chronicles 11:13-17</a></span><br />Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. / And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12-13</a></span><br />He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. / Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-1.htm">Jeremiah 31:1-14</a></span><br />“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” / This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.” / The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-12.htm">Jeremiah 33:12-13</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In this desolate place, without man or beast, and in all its cities, there will once more be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks. / In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Zechariah 10:6-12</a></span><br />I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them. / Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD. / I will whistle for them to gather, for I have redeemed them; and they will be as numerous as they once were. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a></span><br />so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</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 Asher, from the east side even to the west side, a portion for Naphtali.</p><p class="hdg">Naphtali.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-7.htm">Genesis 30:7,8</a></b></br> And Bilhah Rachel's maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32-39</a></b></br> The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, <i>even</i> for the children of Naphtali according to their families… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Adjoining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-34.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-4.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>Naphtali will have one portion</b><br>The tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, is allocated a specific portion of land. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to the descendants of Jacob. Historically, Naphtali was known for its warriors and played a significant role in Israel's battles, as seen in <a href="/judges/4.htm">Judges 4-5</a>. The allocation of land signifies God's continued faithfulness to His covenant with Israel.<p><b>bordering the territory of Asher</b><br>Asher, another tribe of Israel, is mentioned as the neighboring territory. This geographical detail highlights the unity and distinctiveness of each tribe within the nation of Israel. Asher's land was known for its fertility and abundance, as prophesied by Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>. The proximity of Naphtali to Asher may suggest a sharing of resources and mutual support between the tribes.<p><b>from east to west</b><br>The description of the land allocation from east to west indicates a horizontal division across the land, which is consistent with the orderly distribution of territories among the tribes. This east-to-west orientation is significant in biblical geography, often symbolizing completeness and the encompassing nature of God's provision. It also reflects the structured and organized nature of God's plan for His people, as seen in the detailed instructions for the division of land in the book of Joshua.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe is known for its warriors and is often associated with the northern region of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's territory was known for its fertility and abundance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. His visions and prophecies often include detailed descriptions of the restoration of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_allotment.htm">The Land Allotment</a></b><br>This chapter of Ezekiel describes the division of the land among the tribes of Israel in a future restoration, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_restoration_of_israel.htm">The Restoration of Israel</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Ezekiel 48</a> is the prophetic vision of the restoration of Israel, both physically and spiritually, after their exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The detailed allotment of land to the tribes of Israel in <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Ezekiel 48</a> underscores God's unwavering commitment to His covenant promises. Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_identity.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The specific mention of each tribe highlights the importance of heritage and identity in God's plan. Believers today can find assurance in their identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Unity and Diversity in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The distinct yet unified allotment of land to each tribe reflects the unity and diversity within the body of Christ. Each believer has a unique role and place in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_restoration.htm">Hope for Restoration</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision offers hope for restoration and renewal, reminding believers that God can restore what is broken and bring new life to seemingly hopeless situations.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</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/do_joshua_21_cities_conflict_with_14-20.htm">Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/48.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 3-7.</span> - After Dan, <span class="cmt_word">Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh</span> (the whole tribe) <span class="cmt_word">Ephraim, Reuben, and Judah</span> should receive portions, each the size of Dan's, and, like his, stretching from the east side to the west, each joining on to the border of its predecessor, and the seven portions together occupying the whole space between the north boundary of the land and the portion of the Levites. Among the differences distinguishing this from the division made by Joshua, these may be noticed: <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> Reuben and Manasseh are brought from the east of Jordan to the west, and Reuben inserted between Judah and Ephraim. <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> In order to make room for these, Zebulon, Ephraim, and Benjamin are displaced, and located south of the city. <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> Dan heads the list, instead of fetching up the rear as on the last occasion. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-3.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">Naphtali</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְתָּלִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</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 Asher</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשֵׁ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</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">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Ezekiel 48:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:3 By the border of Asher (Ezek. 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