And the border from the sea shall be Hazarenan, the border of Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath. And this is the north side.
So the northern boundary runs from the sea to Hazar-enan, which is right at Damascus's border, then continues north to Hamath's territory. That's your whole northern edge right there.
God's giving detailed directions for the promised land like it's a GPS route, every boundary matters to him.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile, around the 6th century BC, when the Israelites were displaced from their homeland due to judgment for their sins. In this chapter, he receives a vision from God outlining the ideal boundaries of a restored Israel, symbolizing God's future promises of land and renewal for His people. This verse specifically describes the northern border, referencing ancient geographical points like Hazarenan, Damascus, and Hamath, which were part of the broader Near Eastern landscape known to Ezekiel's audience.
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