16 These are the city’s measurements:

1½ miles[a] on the north side;

1½ miles on the south side;

1½ miles on the east side;

and 1½ miles on the west side.

17 The city’s open space will extend:

425 feet[b] to the north,

425 feet to the south,

425 feet to the east,

and 425 feet to the west.

18 “The remainder of the length alongside the holy donation will be 3⅓ miles to the east and 3⅓ miles to the west. It will run alongside the holy donation. Its produce will be food for the workers of the city.

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Footnotes

  1. 48:16 Lit 4,500 cubits, also in vv. 30,32,33,34
  2. 48:17 Lit 250 cubits

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