And by the border of Issachar, from the east side unto the west side, Zebulun a portion.
Next to Issachar's territory, stretching from the eastern border all the way to the western border, Zebulun gets their portion of the land.
Everyone gets their place in God's plan, even when it's just one line in the blueprint.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, where he received visions from God about the restoration of Israel after their defeat and displacement. In Chapter 48 of his book, he outlines a symbolic division of the land among the twelve tribes in a future, idealized kingdom, representing God's promise of renewal and perfect order. This specific verse assigns a portion of land to the tribe of Zebulun next to Issachar, drawing from ancient tribal boundaries to illustrate divine allocation in this prophetic vision.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.