God’s Word Translation
Ezekiel 48:1
1These are the names of the tribes. Beginning at the northern border, Dan will have one part of the land. It will extend from the road to Hethlon to Hamath Pass and Hazar Enon, on the northern border of Damascus near Hamath, from the eastern border to the western border.
Ezekiel 48:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Now these are the names of the tribes. From the north end to the coast of the way of Hethlon, as one goeth to Hamath, Hazar–enan, the border of Damascus northward, to the coast of Hamath; for these are his sides east and west; a portion for Dan.
- New International Version (NIV)“These are the tribes, listed by name: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion; it will follow the Hethlon road to Lebo Hamath; Hazar Enan and the northern border of Damascus next to Hamath will be part of its border from the east side to the west side.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"These are the names of the tribes: Beginning at the northern extreme, beside the way of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan (which is on the northern border of Damascus over against Hamath), and extending from the east side to the west, Dan, one portion.
- New King James Version (NKJV)“Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern border along the road to Hethlon at the entrance of Hamath, to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, there shall be one section for Dan from its east to its west side;
Context of Ezekiel 48:1
These are the names of the tribes. Beginning at the northern border, Dan will have one part of the land. It will extend from the road to Hethlon to Hamath Pass and Hazar Enon, on the northern border of Damascus near Hamath, from the eastern border to the western border. 2Asher will have one part of the land and border Dan on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border. 3Naphtali will have one part of the land and border Asher on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.
Read all of Ezekiel 48Ezekiel 48:1 word by word
וְאֵ֖לֶּה שְׁמ֣וֹת הַשְּׁבָטִ֑ים מִקְצֵ֣ה צָפ֡וֹנָה אֶל־יַ֣ד דֶּֽרֶךְ־חֶתְלֹ֣ן׀ לְֽבוֹא־חֲמָ֡ת חֲצַ֣ר עֵינָן֩ גְּב֨וּל דַּמֶּ֤שֶׂק צָפ֙וֹנָה֙ אֶל־יַ֣ד חֲמָ֔ת וְהָיוּ־ל֧וֹ פְאַת־קָדִ֛ים הַיָּ֖ם דָּ֥ן אֶחָֽד׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- the namesשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
- of the tribesשֵׁ֫בֶטshêbeţ · tribeH7626
- From the northצָפוֹןtsâphôn tsâphôn · northH6828
- endקָצֶהqâtseh qêtseh · endH7097
- to the coastיָדyâd · hand: toH3027
- of the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: roadH1870
- of Hethlonחֶתְלֹןchethlôn · HethlonH2855
- as one goethלְב֥וֹאbô' · Lebo-(Hamath)H935
- to Hamathחֲמָתchămâth · HamathH2574
- Hazar–enanחֲצַר עֵינוֹןchătsar ‛êynân · Hazar-enanH2704
- the borderגְּבוּלgebûl gebûl · border: boundaryH1366
- of Damascusדַּמֶּ֫שֶׂקdammeώeq dûmeώeq darmeώeq · DamascusH1834
- for these are his sidesפֵּאָהpê'âh · sideH6285
- eastקָדִיםqâdîym qâdim · eastH6921
- westיָםyâm · sea: westH3220
- aאֶחָד'echâd · oneH259
- Danדָּןdân · DanH1835
Cross-references for Ezekiel 48:1
- Exodus 1:1These are the names of the sons of Israel (that is, Jacob) who came with him to Egypt with their families:
- Numbers 1:5“Here are the names of the men who will help you: Elizur, son of Shedeur, from the tribe of Reuben;
- Numbers 13:4These are their names: Shammua, son of Zaccur, from the tribe of Reuben;
- Revelation 7:4I heard how many were sealed: 144,000. Those who were sealed were from every tribe of the people of Israel:
- Ezekiel 47:15This is the northern border for the land: On the north side the border will run from the Mediterranean Sea all the way to Hethlon and Hamath Pass. It will run through the city of Zedad and through
- Numbers 34:7“The northern border extends from the Mediterranean Sea to Mount Hor,
- Genesis 30:3She said, “Here’s my servant Bilhah. Sleep with her. She can have children for me, and I can build a family for myself through her.”
- Joshua 19:40The seventh lot was drawn for the families of the tribe of Dan.
- Judges 18:26The people of Dan went on their way. Micah saw they were stronger than he was, so he turned around and went home.
- 2 Samuel 24:2King David said to Joab, the commander of the army who was with him, “Go throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and count the people. That way I will know how many there are.”
- 1 Kings 12:28After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves. He said, “You’ve been worshiping in Jerusalem long enough. Israel, here are your gods who brought you out of Egypt.”
- Matthew 20:15Can’t I do what I want with my own money? Or do you resent my generosity towards others?’
Commentaries on Ezekiel 48:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Now these are the names of the tribes - See the division mentioned Numbers 34:7-12, which casts much light upon this.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The distribution of the holy land is seen in detail throughout Ezekiel 45:1 note), and seven tribes were between the entrance of Hamath and the oblation, the “breadth of one portion” was about 17 geog. miles. The breadth of the Levites‘ portion and of the priests‘ portion was in each case about 15 geog. miles. Ain-el-Weibeh, if Kadesh, ((?),see Numbers 13:26) would be very nearly the southern border. The general lines of existing features are followed…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Here is a description of the several portions of the land belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold all things are become new. Much is wrapped up in emblems and numbers. This method God has used to state mysterious truths in his word, not to be more clearly revealed till the proper time and season. But into the church of Christ, both in its state of warfare and triumph, there is free access by faith, from every side. Christ has opened the kingdom…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-8The land given to the tribes was divided into long strips that ran from east to west. Before the exile, the land had been divided in smaller and uneven sections. This new arrangement was orderly and balanced. This plan did more than give each tribe equal access to land and resources. It also matched the sacred east–west pattern seen in the temple. In the temple, the layout followed a clear east–west direction. The land was now arranged in a similar way…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-351. Dan--The lands are divided into portions of ideal exactness, running alongside of each other, the whole breadth from west to east, standing in a common relation to the temple in the center: seven tribes' portions on the north, five in the smaller division in the south. The portions of the city, the temple, the prince, and the priesthood, are in the middle, not within the boundaries of any tribe, all alike having a common interest in them. Judah has the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ezekiel 48
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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