The Boundaries of the Land
Ezekiel 47:21-23
The land will be distributed according to the tribes of Israel. This is the prelude to the division of the land (Eze. 48:1-35). Ezekiel also included regulations for allotting land to resident aliens who will want to associate with Israel. They believed that God had chosen a certain place of the land for them, when they were decided by casting lots.
This reminds us that children will be born all through the 1,000 year rule of Messiah. Not all will believe and be saved, as evidenced by the final rebellion in Revelation.
Revelation 20:8-9 "And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom [is] as the sand of the sea." "And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them".
Being considered native-born Israelites… they are to be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. Though foreigners had always been allowed to live in Israel (cf. Lev. 24:22; Num. 15:29), in the Millennium they will be allowed to enjoy other privileges previously granted only to Israelites (cf. Isa. 56:3-8). Though the Millennial Age will be a time of blessing for believing Israel, believing Gentiles will also enjoy God’s blessing.
This is just saying that a stranger living with them shall have his portion of land, the same as the sons.
This provision is in keeping with Leviticus 19:34
Lev.19:34 "[But] the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I [am] the LORD your God".
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