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The territory of Dan is in the extreme north. Its boundary line follows the Hethlon road to Lebo-hamath and then runs on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus, with Hamath to the north. Dan’s territory extends all the way across the land of Israel from east to west. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Standard Version</a> “These are the names of the tribes: Beginning at the northern extreme, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan (which is on the northern border of Damascus over against Hamath), and extending from the east side to the west, Dan, one portion. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48.htm">King James Bible</a> Now these are the names of the tribes. From the north end to the coast of the way of Hethlon, as one goeth to Hamath, Hazarenan, the border of Damascus northward, to the coast of Hamath; for these are his sides east and west; a portion for Dan. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/48.htm">New King James Version</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern border along the road to Hethlon at the entrance of Hamath, to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, there shall be one section for Dan from its east to its west side; <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: from the northern extremity, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan at the border of Damascus, toward the north beside Hamath, running from east to west, Dan, one portion. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now these are the names of the tribes: from the northern extremity, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan at the border of Damascus, toward the north beside Hamath, running from east to west, Dan, one portion. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: from the northern extremity, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan at the border of Damascus, toward the north beside Hamath, running from east to west, Dan, one portion. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: from the northern extremity, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan at the border of Damascus, toward the north beside Hamath, running from east to west, Dan, one portion. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: from the north end, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan, which is on the northern border of Damascus, beside Hamath, and running from the east to the west, Dan, one portion. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern end, along the road of Hethlon, to Lebo-hamath as far as Hazar-enon, at the northern border of Damascus, alongside Hamath and extending from the eastern side to the sea, will be Dan—one portion. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern end, along the road of Hethlon, to Lebo-hamath as far as Hazar-enon, at the northern border of Damascus, alongside Hamath and extending from the eastern side to the sea, will be Dan—one portion. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/48.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now these are the names of the tribes: From the north end, beside the way of Hethlon to the entrance of Hamath, Hazar-enan at the border of Damascus, northward beside Hamath, (and they shall have their sides east and west,) Dan, one portion. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/48.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now these are the names of the tribes: from the north end, beside the way of Hethlon to the entering in of Hamath, Hazer-enan at the border of Damascus, northward beside Hamath; and they shall have their sides east and west; Dan, one portion. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These are the names of the tribes. Beginning at the northern border, [Dan] will have one part of the land. It will extend from the road to Hethlon to Hamath Pass and Hazar Enon, on the northern border of Damascus near Hamath, from the eastern border to the western border. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/48.htm">International Standard Version</a> "These are the names of the tribes from the northernmost extremity westward along the road from Hethlon to the entrance of Hamath, Hazar-enan (a border of Damascus) northward to the coast of Hamath. The perimeter is to run east-to-west; the tribe of Dan with one portion; <a href="/msb/ezekiel/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. <a href="/net/ezekiel/48.htm">NET Bible</a> "These are the names of the tribes: From the northern end beside the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan (which is on the border of Damascus, toward the north beside Hamath), extending from the east side to the west, Dan will have one portion. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Now these are the names of the tribes: From the north end, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo Hamath, Hazar Enan at the border of Damascus, northward beside Hamath (and they shall have their sides east and west), Dan, one portion. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now these are the names of the tribes. From the north end to the border of the way of Hethlon, as one goeth to Hamath, Hazar-enan, the border of Damascus northward, to the limit of Hamath; for these are his sides east and west; a portion for Dan. <a href="/web/ezekiel/48.htm">World English Bible</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: From the north end, beside the way of Hethlon to the entrance of Hamath, Hazar Enan at the border of Damascus, northward beside Hamath (and they shall have their sides east and west), Dan, one portion. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “And these [are] the names of the tribes: from the north end to the side of the way of Hethlon, at the coming in to Hamath, Hazar-Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, and they have been his—east side to west, Dan, one [portion]; <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And these are the names of the tribes: From the north end unto the side of the way of Hethlon, at the coming in to Hamath, Hazar-Enan, the border of Damascus northward, unto the side of Hamath, and they have been his -- side east and west, Dan one, <a href="/slt/ezekiel/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these the names of the tribes: From the extremity north to the hand of the way of Hethlon to go to Hamath, the enclosure of the fountain, the bound of Damascus northward to the hand of Hamath, and they were to him the east side, the sea, Dan, one.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And these are the names of the tribes from the borders of the north, by the way of Hethalon, as they go to Emath, the court of Enan the border of Damascus northward, by the way of Emath. And from the east side thereof to the sea, shall be one portion for Dan. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “And these are the names of the tribes, from the parts of the north, beside the way of Hethlon, continuing on to Hamath, at the entrance of Enon, to the border of Damascus toward the north, beside the way of Hamath. And from the region of the east to the sea, there will be one portion for Dan. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/48.htm">New American Bible</a> These are the names of the tribes: At the northern end, along the side of the way to Hethlon, Lebo-hamath, and Hazar-enon, the border of Damascus, and northward up to the frontier with Hamath, from the eastern border to the western: Dan, one portion. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> These are the names of the tribes: Beginning at the northern border, on the Hethlon road, from Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enon (which is on the border of Damascus, with Hamath to the north), and extending from the east side to the west, Dan, one portion.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> NOW these are the boundaries of the tribes: From the north end, by the way of Hithron which is at the entrance of Hamath and of Khazar-enan, the border of Damascus northward to the border of Hamath; these are its sides east and west, a portion for Dan. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And these are the names of the tribes from the end of the North on the side of the road of Khethrun that is in the entrance of Khamath and of Khetsar Ainan, and the border of Darmsuq that is in the North that is upon the side of Khamath; this is the East side of the Sea of Dan<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now these are the names of the tribes: from the north end, beside the way of Hethlon to the entrance of Hamath, Hazar-enan, at the border of Damascus, northward, beside Hamath; and they shall have their sides east and west: Dan, one portion. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And these are the names of the tribes from the northern corner, on the side of the decent that draws a line to the entrance of Emath the palace of Aelam, the border of Damascus northward on the side of Emath the palace; and they shall have the eastern parts as far as the sea, for Dan, one portion. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=14634" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/48.htm">The Portions for the Tribes</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">“Now these</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">are the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: haš·šə·ḇā·ṭîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">of the tribes:</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">At the northern</a> <a href="/hebrew/7097.htm" title="7097: miq·ṣêh (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- End, extremity. Or qetseh; from qatsah; an extremity.">frontier,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: dān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">Dan</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/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">bordering</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·reḵ- (N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">the road</a> <a href="/hebrew/2855.htm" title="2855: ḥeṯ·lōn (N-proper-fs) -- A place in N. Pal. From chathal; enswathed; Chethlon, a place in Palestine.">of Hethlon</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lə·ḇō·w- (Prep:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2574.htm" title="2574: ḥă·māṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place N. of Damascus. From the same as chowmah; walled; Chamath, a place in Syria.">to Lebo-hamath</a> <a href="/hebrew/2704.htm" title="2704: ḥă·ṣarA place on the N.E. border of Canaan. From chatser and the same as Eynan; village of springs; Chatsar-Enan, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2704.htm" title="2704: ‘ê·nān (N-proper-fs) -- A place on the N.E. border of Canaan. From chatser and the same as Eynan; village of springs; Chatsar-Enan, a place in Palestine.">and running on to Hazar-enan</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.">on the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/1834.htm" title="1834: dam·me·śeq (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Aram (Syria). Or Duwmeseq; or Darmeseq; of foreign origin; Damascus, a city of Syria.">of Damascus</a> <a href="/hebrew/2574.htm" title="2574: ḥă·māṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place N. of Damascus. From the same as chowmah; walled; Chamath, a place in Syria.">with Hamath</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">to the north,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: qā·ḏîm (N-ms) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">and extending from the east</a> <a href="/hebrew/6285.htm" title="6285: p̄ə·’aṯ- (N-fsc) -- Corner, side. Feminine of poh; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. Direction, region, extremity.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: hay·yām (Art:: N-ms) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">to the west side.</a> 2Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/49-28.htm">Genesis 49:28</a> These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing. <a href="/numbers/34-1.htm">Numbers 34:1-12</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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, ... <a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">Joshua 13:1-7</a> 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; ... <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Joshua 15:1-12</a> Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary: / Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea, / proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. ... <a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-28</a> 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? ... <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-51</a> 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, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-81</a> Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a> Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a> 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; ... <a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">2 Chronicles 31:1</a> When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. <a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/3-18.htm">Jeremiah 3:18</a> In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave to your fathers as an inheritance. <a href="/jeremiah/31-1.htm">Jeremiah 31:1</a> “At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> 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. <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a> so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now these are the names of the tribes. From the north end to the coast of the way of Hethlon, as one goes to Hamath, Hazarenan, the border of Damascus northward, to the coast of Hamath; for these are his sides east and west; a portion for Dan.the names.<a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-15</a> Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob… <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5-15</a> And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur… <a href="/numbers/13-4.htm">Numbers 13:4-15</a> And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur… From.<a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Ezekiel 47:15-17</a> And this shall be the border of the land toward the north side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad; … <a href="/numbers/34-7.htm">Numbers 34:7-9</a> And this shall be your north border: from the great sea ye shall point out for you mount Hor: … a portion.<a href="/genesis/30-3.htm">Genesis 30:3-6</a> And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her… <a href="/joshua/19-40.htm">Joshua 19:40-47</a> And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families… <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26-29</a> And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/47-20.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-19.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">East</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-19.htm">End</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-20.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-31.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-20.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Hazar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Hazarenan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Hazar-Enan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Hethlon</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-4.htm">Names</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">North</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Northern</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-14.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-19.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-20.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Border</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/amos/1-3.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">East</a> <a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/daniel/1-5.htm">End</a> <a href="/amos/6-14.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/daniel/5-24.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/amos/6-2.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/numbers/34-4.htm">Hazar</a> <a href="/numbers/34-9.htm">Hazarenan</a> <a href="/numbers/34-9.htm">Hazar-Enan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Hethlon</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Names</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-10.htm">North</a> <a href="/joel/2-20.htm">Northern</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/daniel/2-32.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-2.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 48</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes;</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/48-8.htm">of the sanctuary;</a> 15. <a href="/ezekiel/48-15.htm">of the city and suburbs;</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/48-21.htm">and of the prince.</a> 23. <a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">The portions of the twelve tribes.</a> 30. <a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">The dimensions and gates of the city.</a> </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'; 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The Hebrew word for "names" (שֵׁמוֹת, shemot) signifies identity and heritage. In the biblical context, names often carry deep significance, reflecting character and destiny. The listing of the tribes here is a reaffirmation of God's covenant with Israel, emphasizing the restoration and unity of the nation.From the northern end The phrase "northern end" refers to the geographical starting point for the allocation of the tribal lands. In Hebrew, "north" (צָפוֹן, tsafon) often symbolizes mystery and hiddenness, as the north was less explored and known. This allocation from the north signifies a comprehensive restoration, beginning from the furthest reaches of the land.along the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath Hethlon and Lebo-hamath are locations marking the northern boundary of the land. Archaeologically, these sites are significant as they define the extent of Israel's territory. Historically, Hamath was a major city-state, and its mention here underscores the breadth of the promised land. The "road" (דֶּרֶךְ, derek) symbolizes a journey or path, indicating the divine guidance in the allocation process.as far as Hazar-enan (the border of Damascus) Hazar-enan is another boundary marker, and its mention alongside Damascus, a prominent city, highlights the extent of Israel's influence. The Hebrew root for "border" (גְּבוּל, gevul) implies a limit or boundary, but also a place of protection and identity. This demarcation signifies God's provision and protection for His people.with the border of Hamath to the north Reiterating the northern boundary, this phrase emphasizes the completeness of the land's division. The repetition of "border" underscores the importance of defined territories in maintaining order and identity among the tribes. Historically, Hamath was a significant neighbor, and its inclusion in the boundary description reflects the geopolitical realities of the time.there shall be one portion for Dan The tribe of Dan is allocated the first portion, which is significant given its historical context. Dan was one of the tribes that struggled with idolatry and was often seen as wayward. Yet, in this restored vision, Dan is given a place, symbolizing God's grace and the inclusion of all tribes in His redemptive plan. The "portion" (חֵלֶק, chelek) signifies inheritance and blessing, a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/48.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XLVIII.The closing chapter of Ezekiel is mainly occupied with the distribution of the land in detail. Beginning at the north, a portion is assigned to each of seven tribes (<a href="/context/ezekiel/48-1.htm" title="Now these are the names of the tribes. From the north end to the coast of the way of Hethlon, as one goes to Hamath, Hazarenan, the border of Damascus northward, to the coast of Hamath; for these are his sides east and west; a portion for Dan.">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a>); then the "oblation" is described, with its parts for the Levites, the priests and Temple, the city and those that serve it, and for the prince (<a href="/context/ezekiel/48-8.htm" title="And by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the offering which you shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side to the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it.">Ezekiel 48:8-22</a>), and lastly portions for the remaining five tribes. The chapter and the book close with an account of the size and the twelve gates of the city, the whole ending with its name, "The Lord is there."The distribution of the land is entirely different from that made under Joshua, nor is it easy to trace any historical reasons for it, except that the central portion, containing the Temple, the land of the priests and the prince, is flanked by the two tribes of the southern kingdom, Judah and Benjamin. The chapter can best be understood by the aid of a small map, the outline of which is traced from Dr. Wm. Smith's ancient atlas. This might be drawn with the lines between the tribes perpendicular either to the general course of the Jordan, or to the general coast-line of the Mediterranean. The latter would give a little more width for the oblation, but still not enough, and would leave no space at all on the west for the prince. The former arrangement is on the whole preferred. It will be seen that the tribes are not arranged either according to their seniority or their maternity. The territory falling to each tribe was much smaller than of old, partly because of the large space occupied by the "oblation" (fully one-fifth of the whole), and partly because the remainder was to be divided among the whole twelve tribes, instead of among only nine and a half. The portion thus given to each tribe was rather less than two-thirds that assigned, on the average, by Joshua.(1) These are his sides east and west.--Lit., The east side, the west side, shall be to him, meaning that the portion of Dan stretches across the country from the eastern to the western boundary. So of them all. The original portion of Dan was at the west of Benjamin, but a part of the tribe having conquered Laish, and settled at the extreme north, Dan is now made the most northern of the tribes. Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, and Ephraim are so far approximated to their old places as to be north of the sanctuary.(8) In length as one of the other parts.--The oblation, which has been already spoken of in <a href="/context/ezekiel/45-1.htm" title="Moreover, when you shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, you shall offer an oblation to the LORD, an holy portion of the land: the length shall be the length of five and twenty thousand reeds, and the breadth shall be ten thousand. This shall be holy in all the borders thereof round about.">Ezekiel 45:1-7</a> in a different connection, is here (<a href="/context/ezekiel/48-8.htm" title="And by the border of Judah, from the east side to the west side, shall be the offering which you shall offer of five and twenty thousand reeds in breadth, and in length as one of the other parts, from the east side to the west side: and the sanctuary shall be in the middle of it.">Ezekiel 48:8-22</a>) more exactly described. Its whole width is again stated as 25,000 reeds, and its length from the eastern to the western boundaries of the laud "as one of the other parts," no account being taken in this of the varying distance between the Jordan and the Mediterranean. It cannot, however, be so placed as not to exceed that distance. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/48.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-29. - The distribution of the land among the several tribes. First, the portions north of the terumah (vers. 1-7); secondly, the terumah (vers. 8-22), embracing the portions of the priests and Levites (vers. 8-14), with the portions for the city (vers. 15-20) and the prince (vers. 21, 22); and thirdly, the portions south of the city (vers. 23-30). Verses 1-7. - The portions north of the terumah. These should be seven, lie in parallel strips from the Mediterranean to the east border, and be allocated to the tribes of Dan, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, Reuben, and. Judah. The divergences between this and the earlier division under Joshua (14-19.) are apparent. (1) In that Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh received portions on the east of Jordan; in this no tribe obtains a lot outside of the boundary of the Holy Land. (2) In that the allocation commenced in the south with Judah; in this it begins in the north with Dan (for the reason, see Exposition). (3) In that the most northern portions, those of Asher and Naphtali, started from a point a little above Tyre; in this the most northern portion, that of Dan, proceeds from the entering in or the south border of Hamath, some fifty or sixty miles north of Damascus. . . . <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now these וְאֵ֖לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those are the names שְׁמ֣וֹת (šə·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the tribes: הַשְּׁבָטִ֑ים (haš·šə·ḇā·ṭîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe At the northern צָפ֡וֹנָה (ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter frontier, מִקְצֵ֣ה (miq·ṣêh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7097.htm">Strong's 7097: </a> End, extremity Dan דָּ֥ן (dān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel will have one portion אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first bordering אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the road דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (de·reḵ-) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action of Hethlon חֶתְלֹ֣ן ׀ (ḥeṯ·lōn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2855.htm">Strong's 2855: </a> Hethlon -- a place in Northern Palestine to Lebo-hamath חֲמָ֡ת (ḥă·māṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2574.htm">Strong's 2574: </a> Hamath -- a place North of Damascus and running on חֲצַ֣ר (ḥă·ṣar) 0 <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> to Hazar-enan עֵינָן֩ (‘ê·nān) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2704.htm">Strong's 2704: </a> Hazar-enan -- a place on the southeast border of Canaan on the border גְּב֨וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of Damascus דַּמֶּ֤שֶׂק (dam·me·śeq) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1834.htm">Strong's 1834: </a> Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) with Hamath חֲמָ֔ת (ḥă·māṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2574.htm">Strong's 2574: </a> Hamath -- a place North of Damascus to the north, צָפ֙וֹנָה֙ (ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter and extending from the east קָדִ֛ים (qā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> The fore, front part, the East side פְאַת־ (p̄ə·’aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6285.htm">Strong's 6285: </a> Mouth, direction, region, extremity to the west side. הַיָּ֖ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 48:1 Now these are the names (Ezek. 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