Numbers 34:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the border shall go on to Ziphron, and the goings out of it shall be at Hazarenan: this shall be your north border.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The boundary will continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your northern border.

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This verse describes the northern boundary line of the Promised Land that God was giving to the Israelites.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God is providing Moses with precise instructions on the boundaries of the Promised Land for the twelve tribes of Israel as they prepared to conquer and settle Canaan after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically outlines the northern border, marking points like Ziphron and Hazarenan, as part of God's covenant promise to give the land to His people. These details served to establish a clear inheritance for the Israelites, reflecting God's sovereignty over the nations and His faithfulness to His word.

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And you shall mark out your eastern border from Hazar-enan to Shepham:

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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.

Numbers 34:4

Your southern border will curve from the south toward the slope of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and extend from the south to Kadesh-barnea. From there it will go on to Hazar-addar and continue to Azmon.

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