Guiding Questions: Ezekiel 48

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. In Ezekiel 48:1 and subsequent verses, the distribution of the land in its “new configuration” is set forth and begins with Dan. Why with this particular tribe?
  2. The description includes a number of tribes but not all; with which tribe does this description end (Ezekiel 48:8)?
  3. In Ezekiel 48:8, in addition to the confines of the Judean area there is reference to a major positioning; what is it?
  4. Beginning with Ezekiel 48:9, the allocation of land to the tribes ceases and, instead, what description follows?
  5. How does Ezekiel 48:11 affirm the prophet’s opinions expressed earlier regarding the Tzadok family?
  6. According to Ezekiel 48:14, are the areas set aside for the Kohanim (and for the Leviim) ever to be sold?
  7. Is any portion of the land set aside to be utilized by “secular” individuals (Ezekiel 48:18)?
  8. Does the nasi have any portion in the yield of this area (Ezekiel 48:21)?
  9. With Ezekiel 48:23 the chapter resumes describing the allocation of the land, ending with Ezekiel 48:28 and which tribe?
  10. Can any reason be ascribed to the very brief description of the “remaining tribes” as set forth in Ezekiel 48:23 and through the end of the chapter?
  11. Reference is made in Ezekiel 48:30 to “exits from the city.” To which city is reference made?
  12. And insofar as the exits are concerned, how many tribes are named (including Levi) and which tribe is omitted.
  13. The book concludes with a name given to Jerusalem, the city between Judah and Benjamin in accordance with the description set forth in this chapter. What is the name given to that city?

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