Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Hazar-enan" is derived from Hebrew roots, where "Hazar" means "village" or "enclosure," and "Enan" is thought to mean "spring" or "fountain." Thus, Hazar-enan can be understood as "village of the spring" or "enclosure of the fountain."

Biblical References:
Hazar-enan is mentioned in the Bible as a geographical landmark that serves as a boundary point for the land allotted to the tribes of Israel. It is specifically noted in the context of the northern border of the Promised Land.

1. Numbers 34:9-10 : "The border will continue to Ziphron and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north. You are to mark out your eastern boundary from Hazar-enan to Shepham."

2. Ezekiel 47:17 : "The border will extend from the sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the border of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary."

3. Ezekiel 48:1 : "Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern end, along the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath, as far as Hazar-enan (the border of Damascus with Hamath), there will be one portion for Dan, from east to west."

Geographical Significance:
Hazar-enan is described as a significant point on the northern boundary of the land promised to the Israelites. It is situated near the border of Damascus and Hamath, indicating its location in the northernmost part of the territory. The exact location of Hazar-enan is not definitively known today, but it is generally considered to be in the region that is now part of modern-day Syria.

Theological and Historical Context:
In the biblical narrative, the delineation of boundaries, including the mention of Hazar-enan, underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land that his descendants would inherit (Genesis 15:18-21). The precise borders outlined in Numbers and Ezekiel reflect the divine allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

The mention of Hazar-enan in Ezekiel's vision of the restored land (Ezekiel 47-48) also carries eschatological significance. It points to a future time of restoration and peace for Israel, when the land will be reallocated among the tribes in a manner that reflects God's original intentions.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
While there is limited archaeological evidence directly associated with Hazar-enan, its mention alongside known locations such as Damascus and Hamath provides context for its historical and cultural setting. These cities were significant centers in the ancient Near East, and their proximity to Hazar-enan suggests that it was part of a region with considerable historical interactions and trade.

Conclusion:
Hazar-enan serves as a testament to the detailed and intentional nature of the biblical land allotments. Its role as a boundary marker highlights the importance of land in the biblical narrative, both as a physical inheritance and as a symbol of God's covenantal promises to His people.Village of fountains, a place on the north-east frontier of Palestine (Numbers 34:9, 10). Some have identified it with Ayan ed-Dara in the heart of the central chain of Anti-Libanus. More probably, however, it has been identified with Kuryetein, about 60 miles east-north-east of Damascus. (Comp. Ezek. 47:17; 48:1.) HAZAR-ADDAR; HAZAR-ENAN; HAZAR-GADDAH; HAZAR-HATTICON; HAZAR-MAVETH; HAZAR-SHUAL; HAZAR-SUSA; HAZAR-SUSIM

ad'-ar; e'-nan; gad'-a; hat'-i-kon; ma'-veth; shoo'-al; su'-sa; su'-sim.

See HAZAR.

2704. Chatsar Enan -- a place on the NE border of Canaan
... a place on the NE border of Canaan. Transliteration: Chatsar Enan Phonetic Spelling:
(khats-ar' ay-nawn') Short Definition: Hazar-enan. ... Hazar-enan. ...
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2703. Chatsar Enon -- a place on the NE border of Canaan
... Chatsar Enon. 2704 . a place on the NE border of Canaan. Transliteration: Chatsar
Enon Phonetic Spelling: (khats-ar' ay-none') Short Definition: Hazar-enan. ...
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Enan (9 Occurrences)
... your east border from HazarEnan to Shepham; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS
NIV). Ezekiel 47:17 And the border from the sea shall be Hazarenan, the border ...
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Northern (18 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:9 and the border shall go forth to Ziphron, and the goings out thereof
shall be at Hazar-enan; this shall be your north border. (See RSV). ...
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Hazar (12 Occurrences)
... 2. Hazar-enan: Hazar-enan (Hebrew chatsar 'enan, "village of springs": enan is Aramaic;
Once (Ezekiel 47:17) it is called Enon), a place, unidentified, at the ...
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Hazarenan (4 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HAZAR-ADDAR; HAZAR-ENAN; HAZAR-GADDAH; HAZAR-HATTICON;
HAZAR-MAVETH; HAZAR-SHUAL; HAZAR-SUSA; HAZAR-SUSIM. ...Hazarenan (4 Occurrences) ...
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Limit (115 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:9 And the limit will go on to Ziphron, with its farthest point at
Hazar-enan: this will be your limit on the north. (BBE WBS). ...
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Boundary (83 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:9 and the border shall go forth to Ziphron, and the goings out of it
shall be at HazarEnan: this shall be your north border. (See RSV NIV). ...
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Shepham (2 Occurrences)
... 18. It lay between Hazar-enan and Harbel (Massoretic Text: "Hariblah"),
which must have been in the neighborhood of Hermon. The ...
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Hazar-enan (4 Occurrences)
Hazar-enan. Hazarenan, Hazar-enan. Ha'zar-e'nan . Easton's Bible Dictionary ...
(ASV DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS). Hazarenan, Hazar-enan. Ha'zar-e'nan . Reference
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Ha'zar-e'nan (2 Occurrences)
Ha'zar-e'nan. Hazar-enan, Ha'zar-e'nan. Hazar-enon . ... (See RSV). Numbers 34:10
"'You shall mark out your east border from HazarEnan to Shepham; (See RSV). ...
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Border (233 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:9 and the border shall go forth to Ziphron, and the goings out of
it shall be at HazarEnan: this shall be your north border. ...
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