Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city, [being] in the midst [of that] which is the prince's, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, shall be for the prince.
Moreover from the possession {H272} of the Levites {H3881}, and from the possession {H272} of the city {H5892}, being in the midst {H8432} of that which is the prince's {H5387}, between the border {H1366} of Judah {H3063} and the border {H1366} of Benjamin {H1144}, shall be for the prince {H5387}.
Thus the land belonging to the L'vi'im and the section for the city will be inside that which belongs to the prince. "'The territory belonging to the prince will be between the territory of Y'hudah and the territory of Binyamin -
So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin.
Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city, being in the midst of that which is the prince’s, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, it shall be for the prince.
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Context of Ezekiel 48:22
Ezekiel 48:22 is part of the concluding chapters of the Book of Ezekiel (chapters 40-48), which describe a detailed vision of a new temple, a reorganized priestly service, and the re-division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. This vision is highly symbolic and eschatological, pointing to a future restoration and the establishment of God's perfect order. Specifically, chapter 48 outlines the precise territorial allotments for each tribe, as well as for the holy district, the Levites, the city, and the prince. Verse 22 focuses on the allocation of land for the "prince," clarifying its central location relative to the Levites' possession and the city's territory, situated between the tribal borders of Judah and Benjamin.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The term "prince" in Ezekiel is the Hebrew word nasi (נָשִׂיא). While it can simply mean "leader" or "chief," in Ezekiel's context, it takes on a specific meaning. Unlike the pre-exilic kings who often fell into corruption and idolatry, this nasi is presented as a righteous, divinely appointed figure whose responsibilities include managing the temple's provisions, ensuring justice, and providing offerings for the people (see Ezekiel 45:7-8 and Ezekiel 46:1-18). This distinction suggests a purified form of leadership under God's direct guidance, perhaps even foreshadowing a Messianic figure or a type of administrative head in a future kingdom.
Practical Application and Significance
Though the detailed measurements and divisions in Ezekiel 40-48 are often understood symbolically rather than literally for a future earthly kingdom, they carry profound spiritual truths for believers today: