Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city, being in the middle of that which is the prince’s, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, it shall be for the prince.
Parallel translations
- KJV 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.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV Moreover, apart from the possession of the Levites and the possession of the city which are in the midst of what belongs to the prince, the area between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin shall belong to the prince.
- NASB And exclusive of the property of the Levites and the property of the city, which are in the middle of that which belongs to the prince, everything between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin shall belong to the prince.
- NLT So the prince’s land will include everything between the territories allotted to Judah and Benjamin, except for the areas set aside for the sacred lands and the city.
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Quick answer
The prince's land lies between Judah's and Benjamin's borders, flanking the Levites' and city's holdings. The ruler's portion is defined so as not to intrude on the holy and civic lands.
Overview
The prince's territory is carefully bounded between Judah and Benjamin, distinct from the Levites' and city's possessions. This precise arrangement prevents the ruler from overstepping into what belongs to God and the people. The honored but limited place of the prince models righteous, God-honoring rule, fully realized in the just reign of Christ.
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