14 They must not sell or exchange any of it, and they must not transfer this choice part of the land, for it is holy to the Lord.
15 “The remaining area, 1 2/3 of a mile wide and 8 1/3 miles long, will be for common use by the city, for both residential and open space. The city will be in the middle of it.
16 These are the city’s measurements:1 1/2 miles on the north side;1 1/2 miles on the south side;1 1/2 miles on the east side;and 1 1/2 miles on the west side.
17 The city’s open space will extend:425 feet to the north,425 feet to the south,425 feet to the east,and 425 feet to the west.
18 “The remainder of the length alongside the holy donation will be 3 1/3 miles to the east and 3 1/3 miles to the west. It will run alongside the holy donation. Its produce will be food for the workers of the city.
19 The city’s workers from all the tribes of Israel will cultivate it.
20 The entire donation will be 8 1/3 miles by 8 1/3 miles; you are to set apart the holy donation along with the city property as a square area.