Yechezkel: Perek 45

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Bullet Point Summary

Yechezkel Perek 45

  • This Perek continues to relate Yechezkel’s vision of the third Temple.

Note: There is a lot of discrepancy between commentaries as to what the pesukim are referring.

  • Eretz Yisrael will be divided into thirteen portions, one for each of the twelve tribes and an additional portion that will be shared by the prince, kohanim, levi’im and the Beis Hamikdash.

  • A further detailed division of Eretz Yisrael, Yerushalayim and the prince’s property is provided.

  • The laws governing the behavior of the prince is listed, which is primarily to be honest.

  • The sacrifices for the inauguration of the third Beis Haikdash are listed, and the offerings for the Pesach feast are listed.