Hazar-enon
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Etymology and Meaning:
Hazar-enon, sometimes spelled Hazar Enan, is a compound name in Hebrew, with "Hazar" meaning "village" or "enclosure" and "Enon" meaning "spring" or "fountain." Thus, Hazar-enon can be understood as "village of the spring" or "enclosure of the fountain."

Biblical References:
Hazar-enon is mentioned in the context of the territorial boundaries of the Promised Land as described in the Old Testament. It is specifically noted in the Book of Numbers and the Book of Ezekiel.

1. Numbers 34:9-10 :
"The border will continue to Ziphron and end at Hazar-enon. This will be your boundary on the north. For your eastern boundary, you are to draw a line from Hazar-enon to Shepham."

2. Ezekiel 47:17 :
"The border will extend from the sea to Hazar-enon, 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-enon (the border of Damascus with Hamath), there will be one portion for Dan."

Geographical Context:
Hazar-enon is described as a northern boundary marker for the land allotted to the Israelites. It is situated near the border of Damascus and Hamath, indicating its location in the northernmost part of the Promised Land. The exact location of Hazar-enon is not definitively known today, but it is generally considered to be in the region that is now part of modern-day Syria.

Theological Significance:
In the biblical narrative, Hazar-enon serves as a geographical marker that underscores the extent of the land promised by God to the Israelites. It represents the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, delineating the boundaries of the land that would be inherited by the twelve tribes of Israel. The mention of Hazar-enon in both Numbers and Ezekiel highlights the continuity of God's promise and the importance of land in the identity and history of the Israelite people.

Historical and Cultural Context:
During the time of the biblical narrative, boundary markers like Hazar-enon were crucial for defining territories and maintaining peace among neighboring nations. The precise delineation of borders was essential for the administration of land and the establishment of tribal inheritances. Hazar-enon, as a boundary point, would have been a significant landmark for the Israelites as they settled in the land.

Interpretation and Application:
For readers of the Bible, Hazar-enon serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. It also reflects the importance of understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical events. The mention of specific locations like Hazar-enon invites believers to explore the rich tapestry of biblical history and its implications for faith and practice.
Strong's Hebrew
2703. Chatsar Enon -- a place on the NE border of Canaan
... Hazar- enon. From chatser and a derivative of ayin; village of springs;
Chatsar-Enon, a place in Palestine -- Hazar- enon. see HEBREW chatser. see HEBREW ...
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Limit (115 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 47:17 And this is the limit from the sea in the direction of Hazar-enon;
and the limit of Damascus is to the north, and on the north is the limit of ...
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Hazar-enon (3 Occurrences)
Hazar-enon. Ha'zar-e'nan, Hazar-enon. Hazar-e'non . Multi-Version
Concordance Hazar-enon (3 Occurrences). Ezekiel 47 ...
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Hazar-e'non (3 Occurrences)
Hazar-e'non. Hazar-enon, Hazar-e'non. Hazargaddah . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Hazar-enon, Hazar-e'non. Hazargaddah . Reference Bible.
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Enon (2 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 47:17 The border from the sea, shall be HazarEnon at the border of
Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. ...
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Extend (35 Occurrences)
... (See RSV NIV). Ezekiel 47:17 The border from the sea, shall be HazarEnon at the
border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. ...
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Northward (41 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 47:17 The border from the sea, shall be HazarEnon at the border of
Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. ...
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Tamar (28 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 47:18 And the east side will be from Hazar-enon, which is between Hauran
and Damascus; and between Gilead and the land of Israel the Jordan will be the ...
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Hazar (12 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 47:17 The border from the sea, shall be HazarEnon at the border of
Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. ...
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Boundary (83 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 47:17 The border from the sea, shall be HazarEnon at the border of
Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. ...
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Ha'zar-e'nan (2 Occurrences)
Ha'zar-e'nan. Hazar-enan, Ha'zar-e'nan. Hazar-enon . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Hazar-enan, Ha'zar-e'nan. Hazar-enon . Reference Bible.
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Hazar-enon (3 Occurrences)

Ezekiel 47:17
And the border from the sea, shall be Hazar-enon at the border of Damascus; and on the north northward is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Ezekiel 47:18
And the east side will be from Hazar-enon, which is between Hauran and Damascus; and between Gilead and the land of Israel the Jordan will be the limit, to the east sea, to Tamar. This is the east side.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 48:1
Now these are the names of the tribes: from the north end, from the west on the way of Hethlon to the way into Hamath, in the direction of Hazar-enon, with the limit of Damascus to the north, by Hamath; and on the limit from the east side to the west side: Dan, one part.
(BBE)

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