And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon shall have a portion.
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of glory of God and judgment in Ezekiel.
Read with
This thought runs through Ezekiel 48:23-27.
Glossary
- Benjamin Person
- Son of my right hand. (1. ) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel ( Gen. 35:18 ). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place.
- Simeon Person
- Hearing. (1. ) The second son of Jacob by Leah ( Gen. 29:33 ). He was associated with Levi in the terrible act of vengeance against Hamor and the Shechemites (34:25, 26).