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The book concludes with the list and the measurements of the various portions of land divided to the tribes of Israel. The middle part of the country was set aside as land dedicated unto the Lord. It was to be the place of the sanctuary. Likewise the priests were to dwell in this portion of the land. Eze. 48:8-10 The dwelling place of the Most High among them. Mentioned in particular are the sons of Zadok (meaning, just or righteous). The Lord always has a very special honor for those who adhere to His Word. This segment of the priesthood is composed of a sanctified group who responded positively to the Word of the Lord. When others went astray from the Lord they held their ground and their standard of holiness. Eze. 48:11 This portion of dedicated land was to be considered most holy unto the Lord. Eze. 48:12 They were forbidden to sell any part of it. Nor could it be exchanged for other properties. It was considered to be first fruits and holy unto the Lord. Eze 48:14.
It is worthy of our consideration to see that the city was to be foursquare. Which is accordance with the shape of the New Jerusalem. Rev. 21:16 Located In the midst, or the center of their land was to be the place of the city, for a place for dwellings and suburbs. Eze. 48:15 The suburbs were where they were to have their gardens and grow their crops for the city dwellers. Eze. 48:18 Sounds like a well planned city and hinterland. The city was also to be wholly dedicated unto the Lord for it is called an holy oblation (offering, gift or sacrifice) foursquare. Eze. 48:20.
Between the temple land and the people, there was to be property dedicated to the prince. Ezekiel does not give us a name for this prince, but then, there can only be one prince to whom this strategic portion of land would be delegated. He must be the one head which Judah and Israel will one day acknowledge. Hos. 1:11 Jesus alone is the prince of the kings of the earth. Rev. 1:5.
Of prime importance is the name allotted to the city, THE LORD IS THERE, Yahweh-shammah. Thus, in accordance with the promises and the purposes of the Lord there is that glorious eternal city where His glorious presence shall forever more be revealed. Zech. 2:10 Rev. 21:3-4.[END-032610].