Ezekiel 48:2
New International Version
“Asher will have one portion; it will border the territory of Dan from east to west.

New Living Translation
“Asher’s territory lies south of Dan’s and also extends from east to west.

English Standard Version
Adjoining the territory of Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher, one portion.

Berean Standard Bible
Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.

King James Bible
And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Asher.

New King James Version
by the border of Dan, from the east side to the west, one section for Asher;

New American Standard Bible
Beside the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.

NASB 1995
“Beside the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.

NASB 1977
“And beside the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.

Legacy Standard Bible
And beside the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.

Amplified Bible
Beside the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.

Christian Standard Bible
Next to the territory of Dan, from the east side to the west, will be Asher—one portion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Next to the territory of Dan, from the east side to the west, will be Asher—one portion.

American Standard Version
And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, Asher, one portion.

English Revised Version
And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side; Asher, one portion.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Asher] will have one part of the land and border Dan on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.

International Standard Version
running along the border of the tribe of Dan from the eastern perimeter to the western perimeter, the tribe of Asher with one portion;

Majority Standard Bible
Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.

NET Bible
Next to the border of Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher will have one portion.

New Heart English Bible
By the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.

Webster's Bible Translation
And by the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Asher.

World English Bible
“By the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one portion.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and by the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, Asher, one [portion];

Young's Literal Translation
and by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, Asher one,

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon the bound of Dan from the side east even to the side of the sea, Asher, one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And by the border of Dan, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Aser:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And beyond the border of Dan, from the eastern region, even to the region of the sea, there shall be one portion for Asher.

New American Bible
Along the territory of Dan from the eastern border to the western border: Asher, one portion.

New Revised Standard Version
Adjoining the territory of Dan, from the east side to the west, Asher, one portion.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And by the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Asher.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And opposite the border of Dan from the east wind and unto the west wind of Ashayr
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side: Asher, one portion.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And from the borders of Dan eastward as far as the west sea-coast, for Asser, one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Portions for the Tribes
1“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. 2Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. 3Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west.…

Cross References
Joshua 13:29-31
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.

Numbers 34:13-15
So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. / For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. / These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.”

Deuteronomy 3:12-17
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...

1 Chronicles 5:11-17
The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: / Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. / Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. ...

Genesis 49:13-21
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ...

Joshua 19:32-39
The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ...

Judges 5:17
Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

1 Kings 15:20
And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth.

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

Revelation 7:6
from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,

Acts 26:7
the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.


Treasury of Scripture

And by the border of Dan, from the east side to the west side, a portion for Asher.

Asher.

Genesis 30:12,13
And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a second son…

Joshua 19:24-31
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families…

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Ezekiel 48
1. The portions of the twelve tribes;
8. of the sanctuary;
15. of the city and suburbs;
21. and of the prince.
23. The portions of the twelve tribes.
30. The dimensions and gates of the city.














Asher
The name "Asher" in Hebrew means "happy" or "blessed." Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's eighth son by Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Historically, the tribe of Asher was known for its rich land, abundant in olive oil, which was a significant resource in ancient Israel. The blessing of Moses in Deuteronomy 33:24 highlights Asher's prosperity: "Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him dip his foot in oil." This portioning of land to Asher in Ezekiel's vision signifies a restoration of the tribe's inheritance, reflecting God's faithfulness to His promises.

will have one portion
The phrase "will have one portion" indicates a specific allotment of land. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this allocation is part of the prophetic restoration of Israel. The division of land among the tribes symbolizes God's order and justice, ensuring each tribe receives its rightful inheritance. This reflects the biblical principle of divine providence and the fulfillment of God's covenant with the patriarchs, where each tribe is assured a place in the Promised Land.

bordering the territory of Dan
"Bordering the territory of Dan" situates Asher's portion geographically next to Dan. The tribe of Dan, named after Jacob's fifth son, was known for its struggles with idolatry, as seen in Judges 18. However, in Ezekiel's vision, Dan is restored alongside the other tribes, signifying redemption and unity among God's people. The proximity of Asher to Dan in this allocation underscores the theme of reconciliation and the harmonious coexistence of the tribes in the renewed land.

from east to west
The phrase "from east to west" describes the orientation of Asher's territory. This east-to-west alignment is consistent with the layout of the tribal lands in Ezekiel's vision, emphasizing order and symmetry. In biblical symbolism, the east often represents the direction of God's presence, as seen in the Garden of Eden and the entrance to the Tabernacle. The west, conversely, can symbolize the end of a journey or the setting of the sun. Together, this orientation from east to west may symbolize the completeness and inclusivity of God's plan for His people, encompassing all directions and aspects of life.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Asher
אָשֵׁ֥ר (’ā·šêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine

[will have] one portion
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

bordering
וְעַ֣ל ׀ (wə·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the territory
גְּב֣וּל (gə·ḇūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of Dan
דָּ֗ן (dān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

from east
קָדִ֛ים (qā·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East

to
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

west.
יָ֖מָּה (yām·māh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin


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