Ezekiel 48:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.

American Standard Version (1901)

And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, Asher, one portion.

Bible in Basic English

And on the limit of Dan, from the east side to the west side: Asher, one part.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And by the border of Dan, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Aser:

Free Bible Version

Asher's allocation borders that of Dan from east to west.

King James (Authorized) Version

And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Asher.

Translation for Translators

South of their land will be the territory for the tribe of Asher.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Adjoining the border of Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher will have one portion.

Noah Webster Bible

And by the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Asher.

World English Bible

“By the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.

Young's Literal Translation

and by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, Asher one,

Context

The Portions for the Tribes

¹“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.²Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.

Summary

In Ezekiel 48:2, the prophet describes the division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel in the future restoration. This division signifies the restoration of God's people and the fulfillment of His promises to them. The detailed allocation of land reflects God's faithfulness and provision for His chosen people. It also symbolizes the unity and order that will characterize the restored nation under God's sovereignty. This verse points to the hope and restoration that God promises to His people, emphasizing His faithfulness and the establishment of His kingdom.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And by the border of Dan,.... Next to it, just by it, closely adjoining to it; for it should be observed, that these tribes, and their inheritances, are contiguous to each other; which denotes the union of true Christians, or believers in Christ, with each other; they are members one of another, one body, one bread, and all one in Christ; and their harmony, unity, and concord, their comfortable communion and fellowship with each other; especially as it will be in the latter day, when they shall no more grieve and vex each other, nor separate from one another; but the two sticks shall be one in the hand of the Lord, Isa 11:13, from the east side unto the west side; being just in the same position as the former tribe, and of the same measure and extent: a portion for Asher; an inheritance for the tribe of Asher, the "blessed" of the Lord with all blessings, spiritual and eternal: and it should be known, once for all, that the portions of the several tribes are exactly alike: true believers have the same covenant God and Father for their portion; the same Lord, Redeemer, and Saviour, Head and Husband, Jesus Christ; they are members of the same body; partake of the same Spirit, and his graces; obtain like precious faith; are called in one hope of their calling; have a right to the same privileges and ordinances, and will share in the same heavenly inheritance, Eph 4:4.