Ezekiel 45:7

The prince (ruler of *Israel) had the land next to the *holy area. Rulers have special duties. And one of those duties is to lead the people to serve God in the right manner. So the prince’s land had to be close to the *temple. Like King David, the prince must love God.

On the east and west, the prince’s land is the same width as the entire country. This is a word picture. It shows that his authority is over the entire country. In the past, *Israel was a divided country. It had two kings at the same time, who were often enemies. But when God rules, his people will be united. They will not oppose each other.

From the north to the south, the prince’s land has the same length as the square of the *holy area. This is also a word picture. God has placed limits on the prince’s authority. The prince rules, but God rules the prince.