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Ezekiel 48:25

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 48:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar, one [portion].” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar, one [portion].
Ezekiel 48:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 48

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city, being in the midst of that which is the prince`s, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, it shall be for the prince.
23And as for the rest of the tribes: from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin, one [portion].
24And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon, one [portion].
25And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar, one [portion].
26And by the border of Issachar, from the east side unto the west side, Zebulun, one [portion].
27And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad, one [portion].
28And by the border of Gad, at the south side southward, the border shall be even from Tamar unto the waters of Meribath-kadesh, to the brook [of Egypt], unto the great sea.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion.] Next, closely adjoining to Simeon’s inheritance, and in the same direction, shall be Issachar’s; such Christians as shall have the “rewards” of grace for their services and sufferings in times of tribulation.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Simeon--omitted in the blessing of Moses in Deu. 33:1-29 perhaps because of the Simeonite "prince," who at Baal-peor led the Israelites in their idolatrous whoredoms with Midian (Num 25:14).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Issachar: Gen 30:14-18; Jos 19:17-23 Ezekiel 48:26”
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