Ezekiel 48:22
"“The remainder shall be for the prince, on the one side and on the other of the holy offering and of the possession of the city; in front of the twenty-five thousand of the offering toward the east border, and westward in front of the twenty-five thousand toward the west border, alongside the portions, it shall be for the prince. The holy offering and the sanctuary of the house shall be in the middle of it."
Key Reflection
Ezekiel 48:22 describes a specific allotment within the restored land of Israel, where the "prince" (likely referring to a high-ranking official or leader) receives territory on either side of the holy sanctuary and city. This arrangement ensures that the sacred space remains centrally located, with the prince's portion flanking it both eastward and westward, symbolizing a balance between divine holiness and human governance in the restored Israelite society.
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