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Ezekiel 48:19

17 The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west.

18 The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to it will be 10,000 cubits on the east side and 10,000 cubits on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city.

The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.

20 The entire portion will be a square, 25,000 cubits by 25,000 cubits. You are to set apart the holy portion, along with the city property.

21 The remaining area on both sides of the holy portion and of the property of the city will belong to the prince. He will own the land adjacent to the tribal portions, extending eastward from the 25,000 cubits of the holy district toward the eastern border, and westward from the 25,000 cubits to the western border. And in the center of them will be the holy portion and the sanctuary of the temple.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.
KJV
And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.
WEB
Those who labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.
ASV
And they that labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall till it.
DARBY
And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.
BLB
And the workers of the city will work it from all the tribes of Israel.
ÅB
Og stadens arbeidere, av alle Israels stammer, skal dyrke det[^1].
OTB
"Byens arbeidere, de som er trukket fra alle Israels stammer, skal ta seg av den.
B1930
Og stadens arbeidere, av alle Israels stammer, skal dyrke det. / < jordstykket; ESK 48, 18.>

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Cross references

  • Nehemiah 11:1–36

    Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns.

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  • Ezekiel 45:6

    As the property of the city, you are to set aside an area 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, adjacent to the holy district. It will belong to the whole house of Israel.

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  • 1 Kings 4:7–23

    Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,

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