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Ezekiel 48:26

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 48:26 say?

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

The verse

And by the border of Issachar, from the east side unto the west side, Zebulun, one [portion].
Ezekiel 48:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 48

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
29This is the land which ye shall divide by lot unto the tribes of Israel for inheritance, and these are their several portions, saith the Lord Jehovah.
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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 Issachar, from the east side unto the west side, Zebulun a portion.] In like manner, next to Issachar’s inheritance, and bordering on it, shall be Zebulun’s; who shall be no more a haven for ships, having a different situation and allotment; and may describe such Christians as dwell in Christ, and he in them.”
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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
“Issachar--Its ancient portion had been on the plain of Esdraelon. Compared (Gen 49:14) to "a strong ass crouching between two burdens," that is, tribute and tillage; never meddling with wars except in self-defense.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Zebulun: Gen 30:19, Gen 30:20; Jos 19:10-16 Ezekiel 48:27”
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