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Ezekiel 47:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazarhatticon, which is by the coast of Hauran.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

This includes Hamath, Berothah, and Sibraim — that's the area between Damascus and Hamath's borders. Plus Hazarhatticon, which sits right by the edge of Hauran.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's laying out the exact boundaries of the promised land — he's that specific about his promises.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The prophet Ezekiel addressed his writings to Jewish exiles in Babylon during the Babylonian captivity, approximately 593-571 BCE. He wrote to

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