Ezekiel 48:2

2 Adjoining the territory of Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher, one portion.

Ezekiel 48:2 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 48:2

And by the border of Dan
Next to it, just by it, closely adjoining to it; for it should be observed, that these tribes, and their inheritances, are contiguous to each other; which denotes the union of true Christians, or believers in Christ, with each other; they are members one of another, one body, one bread, and all one in Christ; and their harmony, unity, and concord, their comfortable communion and fellowship with each other; especially as it will be in the latter day, when they shall no more grieve and vex each other, nor separate from one another; but the two sticks shall be one in the hand of the Lord, ( Isaiah 11:13 ) ( Ezekiel 37:19 ) : from the east side unto the west side;
being just in the same position as the former tribe, and of the same measure and extent: a portion for Asher;
an inheritance for the tribe of Asher, the "blessed" of the Lord with all blessings, spiritual and eternal: and it should be known, once for all, that the portions of the several tribes are exactly alike: true believers have the same covenant God and Father for their portion; the same Lord, Redeemer, and Saviour, Head and Husband, Jesus Christ; they are members of the same body; partake of the same Spirit, and his graces; obtain like precious faith; are called in one hope of their calling; have a right to the same privileges and ordinances, and will share in the same heavenly inheritance, ( Ephesians 4:4-6 ) .

Ezekiel 48:2 In-Context

1 "These are the names of the tribes: Beginning at the northern border, from the sea by way of Hethlon to the entrance of Hamath, as far as Hazar-e'non (which is on the northern border of Damascus over against Hamath), and extending from the east side to the west, Dan, one portion.

2 Adjoining the territory of Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher, one portion.

3 Adjoining the territory of Asher, from the east side to the west, Naph'tali, one portion.

4 Adjoining the territory of Naph'tali, from the east side to the west, Manas'seh, one portion.

5 Adjoining the territory of Manas'seh, from the east side to the west, E'phraim, one portion.