Micah 2

Micah 2:1

The City and Its Area

Also in these verses what has already been said in the description of the temple (Ezekiel 45:7-8) is repeated, but is now said in connection with the division of the land. The city that lies before the LORD in this portion of the allotment or heave-offering does not belong specifically to any tribe, but belongs to all the tribes (Ezekiel 48:15; Ezekiel 48:19). Each tribe may send people to serve the city. So may it also be in the church. Every believer may serve his fellow believer.

The dimensions of the city are 4,500 cubits square (Ezekiel 48:16). Surrounding the city is a piece of pasture land two hundred and fifty cubits on each side (Ezekiel 48:17), bringing the total to 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) square (Ezekiel 48:15).

The whole area of the city Isaiah 25,000 cubits (= 13.125 km) wide: the city 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) with both to the east and west another area of 10,000 cubits (= 2x5.25 km) (Ezekiel 48:18). It is emphasized that the area runs “alongside the holy allotment [or: heave-offering]”.

Micah 2:2

The City and Its Area

Also in these verses what has already been said in the description of the temple (Ezekiel 45:7-8) is repeated, but is now said in connection with the division of the land. The city that lies before the LORD in this portion of the allotment or heave-offering does not belong specifically to any tribe, but belongs to all the tribes (Ezekiel 48:15; Ezekiel 48:19). Each tribe may send people to serve the city. So may it also be in the church. Every believer may serve his fellow believer.

The dimensions of the city are 4,500 cubits square (Ezekiel 48:16). Surrounding the city is a piece of pasture land two hundred and fifty cubits on each side (Ezekiel 48:17), bringing the total to 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) square (Ezekiel 48:15).

The whole area of the city Isaiah 25,000 cubits (= 13.125 km) wide: the city 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) with both to the east and west another area of 10,000 cubits (= 2x5.25 km) (Ezekiel 48:18). It is emphasized that the area runs “alongside the holy allotment [or: heave-offering]”.

Micah 2:3

The City and Its Area

Also in these verses what has already been said in the description of the temple (Ezekiel 45:7-8) is repeated, but is now said in connection with the division of the land. The city that lies before the LORD in this portion of the allotment or heave-offering does not belong specifically to any tribe, but belongs to all the tribes (Ezekiel 48:15; Ezekiel 48:19). Each tribe may send people to serve the city. So may it also be in the church. Every believer may serve his fellow believer.

The dimensions of the city are 4,500 cubits square (Ezekiel 48:16). Surrounding the city is a piece of pasture land two hundred and fifty cubits on each side (Ezekiel 48:17), bringing the total to 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) square (Ezekiel 48:15).

The whole area of the city Isaiah 25,000 cubits (= 13.125 km) wide: the city 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) with both to the east and west another area of 10,000 cubits (= 2x5.25 km) (Ezekiel 48:18). It is emphasized that the area runs “alongside the holy allotment [or: heave-offering]”.

Micah 2:4

The City and Its Area

Also in these verses what has already been said in the description of the temple (Ezekiel 45:7-8) is repeated, but is now said in connection with the division of the land. The city that lies before the LORD in this portion of the allotment or heave-offering does not belong specifically to any tribe, but belongs to all the tribes (Ezekiel 48:15; Ezekiel 48:19). Each tribe may send people to serve the city. So may it also be in the church. Every believer may serve his fellow believer.

The dimensions of the city are 4,500 cubits square (Ezekiel 48:16). Surrounding the city is a piece of pasture land two hundred and fifty cubits on each side (Ezekiel 48:17), bringing the total to 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) square (Ezekiel 48:15).

The whole area of the city Isaiah 25,000 cubits (= 13.125 km) wide: the city 5,000 cubits (= 2.625 km) with both to the east and west another area of 10,000 cubits (= 2x5.25 km) (Ezekiel 48:18). It is emphasized that the area runs “alongside the holy allotment [or: heave-offering]”.

Micah 2:5

The Holy Allotment

The area of the holy square of 25,000 times 25,000 cubits contains the three strips mentioned in the previous verses: for the priests (10,000 cubits), for the Levites (10,000 cubits) and for the city (5,000 cubits). Because the area of the city is said to be “for common use” (Ezekiel 48:15; cf. Ezekiel 42:20), it is emphatically stated here that the city and the area of the city do belong to the “holy allotment [or: heave-offering]” (Ezekiel 48:20).

There is another area to the west and an area to the east of the holy square area that is designated as an allotment or a heave-offering to the LORD (Ezekiel 48:21). Both of these areas are for the prince. The holy allotment or heave-offering and the temple sanctuary are between the two areas of the prince, demonstrating his direct involvement.

The location “of the property of the Levites and the property of the city” is also attached to the area of the prince. It is said to be “in the middle of that which belongs to the prince” (Ezekiel 48:22). This indicates that there is a close connection between the area of the prince and that of the Levites and the people.

Micah 2:6

The Holy Allotment

The area of the holy square of 25,000 times 25,000 cubits contains the three strips mentioned in the previous verses: for the priests (10,000 cubits), for the Levites (10,000 cubits) and for the city (5,000 cubits). Because the area of the city is said to be “for common use” (Ezekiel 48:15; cf. Ezekiel 42:20), it is emphatically stated here that the city and the area of the city do belong to the “holy allotment [or: heave-offering]” (Ezekiel 48:20).

There is another area to the west and an area to the east of the holy square area that is designated as an allotment or a heave-offering to the LORD (Ezekiel 48:21). Both of these areas are for the prince. The holy allotment or heave-offering and the temple sanctuary are between the two areas of the prince, demonstrating his direct involvement.

The location “of the property of the Levites and the property of the city” is also attached to the area of the prince. It is said to be “in the middle of that which belongs to the prince” (Ezekiel 48:22). This indicates that there is a close connection between the area of the prince and that of the Levites and the people.

Micah 2:7

The Holy Allotment

The area of the holy square of 25,000 times 25,000 cubits contains the three strips mentioned in the previous verses: for the priests (10,000 cubits), for the Levites (10,000 cubits) and for the city (5,000 cubits). Because the area of the city is said to be “for common use” (Ezekiel 48:15; cf. Ezekiel 42:20), it is emphatically stated here that the city and the area of the city do belong to the “holy allotment [or: heave-offering]” (Ezekiel 48:20).

There is another area to the west and an area to the east of the holy square area that is designated as an allotment or a heave-offering to the LORD (Ezekiel 48:21). Both of these areas are for the prince. The holy allotment or heave-offering and the temple sanctuary are between the two areas of the prince, demonstrating his direct involvement.

The location “of the property of the Levites and the property of the city” is also attached to the area of the prince. It is said to be “in the middle of that which belongs to the prince” (Ezekiel 48:22). This indicates that there is a close connection between the area of the prince and that of the Levites and the people.

Micah 2:8

New Division of the South

Now in Ezekiel 48:23-28 follows the division of the land of the remaining five tribes. These tribes are south of the sanctuary and the area that is as an allotment or a heave-offering for the LORD. Like the tribes north of them, these tribes also receive a strip of land across the entire width of the land, from east to west. These tribes are also named in order from north to south.

The division of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel concludes by saying that each tribe will have its inheritance and portion (Ezekiel 48:29). The manner in which the inheritance is appropriated is by lot.

For us it is also important to accept the portion that has been allotted to us by the Lord and His Spirit and then to abide by it (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:14; 18-20; 27; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18; Ephesians 4:7). When we abide by what we have received in terms of spiritual gifts, what the Lord has allotted to us, it will keep us from slothfulness on the one hand and from lording over others on the other. It means that we respect others in what they have been given. We may serve with what we ourselves have received and we may be served by what others have received.

Micah 2:9

New Division of the South

Now in Ezekiel 48:23-28 follows the division of the land of the remaining five tribes. These tribes are south of the sanctuary and the area that is as an allotment or a heave-offering for the LORD. Like the tribes north of them, these tribes also receive a strip of land across the entire width of the land, from east to west. These tribes are also named in order from north to south.

The division of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel concludes by saying that each tribe will have its inheritance and portion (Ezekiel 48:29). The manner in which the inheritance is appropriated is by lot.

For us it is also important to accept the portion that has been allotted to us by the Lord and His Spirit and then to abide by it (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:14; 18-20; 27; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18; Ephesians 4:7). When we abide by what we have received in terms of spiritual gifts, what the Lord has allotted to us, it will keep us from slothfulness on the one hand and from lording over others on the other. It means that we respect others in what they have been given. We may serve with what we ourselves have received and we may be served by what others have received.

Micah 2:10

New Division of the South

Now in Ezekiel 48:23-28 follows the division of the land of the remaining five tribes. These tribes are south of the sanctuary and the area that is as an allotment or a heave-offering for the LORD. Like the tribes north of them, these tribes also receive a strip of land across the entire width of the land, from east to west. These tribes are also named in order from north to south.

The division of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel concludes by saying that each tribe will have its inheritance and portion (Ezekiel 48:29). The manner in which the inheritance is appropriated is by lot.

For us it is also important to accept the portion that has been allotted to us by the Lord and His Spirit and then to abide by it (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:14; 18-20; 27; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18; Ephesians 4:7). When we abide by what we have received in terms of spiritual gifts, what the Lord has allotted to us, it will keep us from slothfulness on the one hand and from lording over others on the other. It means that we respect others in what they have been given. We may serve with what we ourselves have received and we may be served by what others have received.

Micah 2:11

New Division of the South

Now in Ezekiel 48:23-28 follows the division of the land of the remaining five tribes. These tribes are south of the sanctuary and the area that is as an allotment or a heave-offering for the LORD. Like the tribes north of them, these tribes also receive a strip of land across the entire width of the land, from east to west. These tribes are also named in order from north to south.

The division of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel concludes by saying that each tribe will have its inheritance and portion (Ezekiel 48:29). The manner in which the inheritance is appropriated is by lot.

For us it is also important to accept the portion that has been allotted to us by the Lord and His Spirit and then to abide by it (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:14; 18-20; 27; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18; Ephesians 4:7). When we abide by what we have received in terms of spiritual gifts, what the Lord has allotted to us, it will keep us from slothfulness on the one hand and from lording over others on the other. It means that we respect others in what they have been given. We may serve with what we ourselves have received and we may be served by what others have received.

Micah 2:12

New Division of the South

Now in Ezekiel 48:23-28 follows the division of the land of the remaining five tribes. These tribes are south of the sanctuary and the area that is as an allotment or a heave-offering for the LORD. Like the tribes north of them, these tribes also receive a strip of land across the entire width of the land, from east to west. These tribes are also named in order from north to south.

The division of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel concludes by saying that each tribe will have its inheritance and portion (Ezekiel 48:29). The manner in which the inheritance is appropriated is by lot.

For us it is also important to accept the portion that has been allotted to us by the Lord and His Spirit and then to abide by it (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:14; 18-20; 27; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18; Ephesians 4:7). When we abide by what we have received in terms of spiritual gifts, what the Lord has allotted to us, it will keep us from slothfulness on the one hand and from lording over others on the other. It means that we respect others in what they have been given. We may serve with what we ourselves have received and we may be served by what others have received.

Micah 2:13

New Division of the South

Now in Ezekiel 48:23-28 follows the division of the land of the remaining five tribes. These tribes are south of the sanctuary and the area that is as an allotment or a heave-offering for the LORD. Like the tribes north of them, these tribes also receive a strip of land across the entire width of the land, from east to west. These tribes are also named in order from north to south.

The division of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel concludes by saying that each tribe will have its inheritance and portion (Ezekiel 48:29). The manner in which the inheritance is appropriated is by lot.

For us it is also important to accept the portion that has been allotted to us by the Lord and His Spirit and then to abide by it (Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:14; 18-20; 27; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18; Ephesians 4:7). When we abide by what we have received in terms of spiritual gifts, what the Lord has allotted to us, it will keep us from slothfulness on the one hand and from lording over others on the other. It means that we respect others in what they have been given. We may serve with what we ourselves have received and we may be served by what others have received.