The first 7 verses spells out the land allotment for the7 northern tribes - equal parts from the Meditterean to the Jordan. According to the commentary: To the south of Judah’s share there will be the holy area of land. The total length of this area from east to west will be the same as the tribe’s shares. In this total area, there will be a square of 8.3 miles (13.4 kilometres). From the north of this square 3.3 miles (5.3 kilometres) width is for the Levites. The next 3.3 miles (5.3 kilometres) width is for the Lord. The last 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometres) is for the city. The Lord’s share will be for the Zadok priests. They will live there. But in the centre of it will be the temple area. v12 - calls it a special gift from the most sacred portion of the land. A most holy portion, bordering the territory of the land.
All in all, a good day of worship. We had a good sermon from our new staff member, Jesse Eng from Phil 2. A good time of corporate and individual prayer and I was able to leave early and head down before the impending storms. Saw a friend from the left coast who came in for a family wedding also at church. Still such a bear to manuever out of lower Manhattan and get home. Took nearly two hours to get home and another 2 to go Delly, still things could get worse in my area next Sunday with the Barclays golf in my backyard and the remnants of TS or Hurricane Irene. Funeral also this Sat morning so my day is already planned out.
Praise for today: He will never let go of my hand!
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