Ezekiel 47:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

The border; the utmost bounds of the whole land. Shall inherit; that is, shall divide for inheritance to the tribes of Israel. According to the twelve tribes: as it was at first divided into twelve portions, so now again. Joseph; that is, the two sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, and this pursuant of their adoption by Jacob, as well as in fulfilling the will of Jacob, who gave Joseph a double share.

Ezekiel 47:13

13 Thus saith the Lord GOD; This shall be the border, whereby ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions.