The Common Portion

15 The remaining area, 5,000 [cubits][fn] wide and 25,000 [cubits long], will be for common use by the city, for houses, and for pastureland. The city will be in the center of it 16 and will have these measurements: 4,500 [cubits][fn] on the north side, 4,500 [cubits] on the south side, 4,500 [cubits] on the east side, and 4,500 [cubits] on the west side.

17 The pastureland of the city will extend 250 [cubits][fn] to the north, 250 [cubits] to the south, 250 [cubits] to the east, and 250 [cubits] to the west.

18 The remainder of the length bordering the holy portion and running adjacent to [it] will be 10,000 [cubits] on the east side and 10,000 [cubits] on the west side. Its produce will supply food for the workers of the city. 19 The workers of the city who cultivate it will come from all the tribes of Israel.

20 The entire portion [will be] a square, 25,000 [cubits] by 25,000 [cubits]. You are to set apart the holy portion, along with the city property.