The possession — Land to be a possession to the citizens of Jerusalem, and to be the content of the city. Broad — About two miles and half broad, and twelve miles and half long. Long — This must run along parallel in length with the holy portion, though but half its breadth. For the whole house — As the capital city, to which the tribe's resort, it must be large enough to entertain them.
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Ezekiel 45:6
6 And ye shall appoint the possession of the city five thousand broad, and five and twenty thousand long, over against the oblation of the holy portion: it shall be for the whole house of Israel.