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Ezek. 45:1–8 This definition of a sacred space within the wider context of renewed Israel provides a summary that will be described in greater detail in 48:8–22. Ezekiel depicts three strips of 25,000 cubits (about 7.7 miles/12 km) oriented from east to west as expected, given the temple’s east-west axis. The central strip of 10,000 cubits north to south (about 3 miles/4.8 km) contains the sanctuary (45:2) and is the region where the Zadokite priests live (vv. 3–4). The strip of equal size north of it is home for the Levites (v. 5). The southernmost strip, half as deep, is the district for the whole house of Israel (v. 6), which also contains the city itself. Included on either side to the east and west are areas 5,000 cubits wide (about 1.5 miles/2.4 km) and 25,000 cubits deep. This space is given to the prince (vv. 7–8a) for his property (v. 8b; see 1 Kings 21).
Ezek. 45:9–12 The direction to the prince to be content with the land he owns inspires a sharp criticism in v. 9, and a call to exercise justice and righteousness. It recalls the disapproval of 22:27. It is striking to find such a text in a restoration setting, but it is a reminder that the national leaders should be acting in these ways now.
Ezek. 45:13–17 The community’s offering to God includes agricultural produce (vv. 13–14) and livestock (v. 15a). Although the prince provides offerings for the festivals and regular services (v. 17), the whole community is involved. The tax to be borne by the community is fairly small, at the rate of about 1/60 for cereals, 1/100 for oil, and 1/200 for sheep.
Ezek. 45:18–25 The purification ritual assigned for the new year in vv. 18–20 resembles the cleansing of the altar in 43:18–27. The Feasts of Passover (45:21–24) and Tabernacles (v. 25) follow. In both cases, dealing with sin (v. 25) is essential to the feast. This represents a shift from the nature of Passover elsewhere in the OT, where it is a memorial celebration (Exodus 12; 2 Chron. 30:1–27; 35:1–19).
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