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Hazarhatticon, which is by the coast of Hauran. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/47.htm">New King James Version</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim (which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), to Hazar Hatticon (which is on the border of Hauran). <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/47.htm">NASB 1995</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; [as far as] Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Berothah, and Sibraim (which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Berothah, and Sibraim (which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/47.htm">American Standard Version</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Berothah, and Sibraim, which is on the border between the two kingdoms of Damascus and Hamath. The border will end at Hazer-Hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/47.htm">English Revised Version</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Berothah and Sibraim, which are between the borders of Damascus and Hamath. It will run to Hazer Hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/47.htm">Good News Translation</a> to the cities of Berothah and Sibraim (they are located between the territory of the kingdom of Damascus and that of the kingdom of Hamath), and to the city of Ticon (located by the border of the district of Hauran). <a href="/isv/ezekiel/47.htm">International Standard Version</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim (which lies between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), and Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/net/ezekiel/47.htm">NET Bible</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath, as far as Hazer-hattikon, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazar-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/web/ezekiel/47.htm">World English Bible</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim (which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), to Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, that [is] between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazar-Hatticon, that [is] at the coast of Havran. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, that is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazar-Hatticon, that is at the coast of Havran. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the bound of Damascus and between the bound of Hamath; the middle enclosure which is to the bound of Hauran.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Emath, Berotha, Sabarim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Emath, the house of Tichon, which is by the border of Auran. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the confines of Hamath, the house of Ticon, which is beside the border of Hauran, <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/47.htm">New American Bible</a> Berothah, and Sibraim, along the frontiers of Damascus and Hamath, to Hazar-enon, on the border of Hauran. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Berothah, Sibraim (which lies between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Hamath, Beroth, Sepharvim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazar the central, which is on the border of Hauran. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Khamath and Beruth and Sepharvaim that is between the borders of Darmsuq and the borders of Khamath and Khatsar, the middle of which is on the border of Khuran<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Maabthera, Ebrameliam, between the coasts of Damascus and the coasts of Emathi, the habitation of Saunan, which places are above the coasts of Auranitis. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=14540" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/47.htm">The Borders of the Land</a> …15This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, 16<a href="/hebrew/2574.htm" title="2574: ḥă·māṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place N. of Damascus. From the same as chowmah; walled; Chamath, a place in Syria."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1268.htm" title="1268: bê·rō·w·ṯāh (N-proper-fs) -- Or Berothay; probably from browth; cypress or cypresslike; Berothah or Berothai, a place north of Palestine.">Berothah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5453.htm" title="5453: siḇ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Aram (Syria). Dual from a root corresponding to cbar; double hope; Sibrajim, a place in Syria.">and Sibraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">(which</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên- (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">is on</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the border between</a> <a href="/hebrew/1834.htm" title="1834: dam·me·śeq (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Aram (Syria). Or Duwmeseq; or Darmeseq; of foreign origin; Damascus, a city of Syria.">Damascus</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2574.htm" title="2574: ḥă·māṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place N. of Damascus. From the same as chowmah; walled; Chamath, a place in Syria.">Hamath),</a> <a href="/hebrew/2694.htm" title="2694: ḥā·ṣêrFrom chatser and tiykown with the article interposed; village of the middle; Chatsar-hat-Tikon, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2694.htm" title="2694: hat·tî·ḵō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- From chatser and tiykown with the article interposed; village of the middle; Chatsar-hat-Tikon, a place in Palestine.">as far as Hazer-hatticon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">is on</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/2362.htm" title="2362: ḥaw·rān (N-proper-fs) -- A district S.E. of Mount Hermon. Apparently from chavar; cavernous; Chavran, a region East of the Jordan.">of Hauran.</a> 17So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8-9</a> and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad, / continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north. <a href="/joshua/13-5.htm">Joshua 13:5</a> the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. <a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24</a> For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">2 Samuel 8:3-4</a> David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">1 Chronicles 18:3-4</a> As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. <a href="/isaiah/8-4.htm">Isaiah 8:4</a> For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.” <a href="/isaiah/10-9.htm">Isaiah 10:9</a> “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? <a href="/jeremiah/49-23.htm">Jeremiah 49:23</a> Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. <a href="/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3-5</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. / So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad. / I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/9-2.htm">Zechariah 9:2</a> and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. <a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a> News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Mark 7:31</a> Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17</a> Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. <a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Acts 9:32-35</a> As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. / There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. / “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, ... <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23-41</a> and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. / It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said. / So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazarhatticon, which is by the coast of Hauran.Hamath.<a href="/numbers/13-21.htm">Numbers 13:21</a> So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.<a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8</a> From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:<a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65</a> And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.Berothai.<a href="/genesis/14-15.htm">Genesis 14:15</a> And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.<a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">1 Chronicles 18:5</a> And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.<a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Acts 9:2</a> And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.Hazar-hatticon.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-18.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Far</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Hauran</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Havran</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-23.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Zedad</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Border</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Far</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-17.htm">Hamath</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Hauran</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Havran</a> <a href="/daniel/11-27.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Zedad</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 47</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">The vision of the holy waters</a> 6. <a href="/ezekiel/47-6.htm">The virtue of them</a> 13. <a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">The borders of the land</a> 22. <a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">The division of it by lot</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/47.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/47.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Berothah Berothah is mentioned in the context of the boundaries of the land described in Ezekiel's vision. It is believed to be a location in the northern part of ancient Israel, possibly identified with Berothai mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm">2 Samuel 8:8</a>. This area was known for its strategic importance and resources, such as metals, which King David took from the region. The mention of Berothah highlights the extent of the land promised in the vision, emphasizing God's provision and restoration for His people.and Sibraim Sibraim is another location marking the northern boundary of the land. Its exact identification is uncertain, but it is thought to be situated between Damascus and Hamath. The inclusion of Sibraim underscores the comprehensive nature of the territorial boundaries, reflecting God's promise to restore Israel to its full inheritance. This restoration is a recurring theme in prophetic literature, symbolizing hope and renewal.(which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath) This phrase situates the locations within a broader geographical context. Damascus and Hamath were significant cities in the ancient Near East, often representing the northern limits of Israel's influence. The border between these cities signifies a return to the ideal boundaries of the Promised Land as envisioned in the time of Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65</a>). This restoration is seen as a fulfillment of God's covenant promises, reinforcing His faithfulness.as far as Hazer-hatticon Hazer-hatticon, meaning "the middle village," is mentioned as a boundary marker. Its precise location is not known, but it serves as a point of reference for the extent of the land. The use of such markers in biblical texts often indicates the importance of land and territory in Israel's identity and covenant relationship with God. The restoration of these boundaries symbolizes a return to divine order and blessing.which is on the border of Hauran Hauran is a region known for its fertile land and agricultural productivity, located to the south of Damascus. The mention of Hauran as a boundary highlights the richness and abundance of the land promised to Israel. This promise of a fruitful land is a recurring motif in Scripture, symbolizing God's provision and the blessings of obedience to His covenant. The inclusion of Hauran in the boundary description emphasizes the completeness and generosity of God's restoration plan for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/berothah.htm">Berothah</a> A location mentioned in the context of the boundaries of the land. Its exact historical location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the northern region of ancient Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sibraim.htm">Sibraim</a> Another location mentioned as part of the boundary description. Like Berothah, its precise location is not definitively known today. 3. <a href="/topical/d/damascus.htm">Damascus</a> The capital of modern-day Syria, Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In biblical times, it was a significant city-state and often mentioned in the context of Israel's northern border. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hamath.htm">Hamath</a> An ancient city located in what is now western Syria. It was a significant city in biblical times and often marked the northern boundary of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hazer-hatticon.htm">Hazer-hatticon</a> A location mentioned as part of the boundary description. Its exact location is not known, but it is associated with the region of Hauran. 6. <a href="/topical/h/hauran.htm">Hauran</a> A region located in modern-day southern Syria. It was known for its fertile land and is mentioned in the context of the northern boundary of the land described in Ezekiel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The detailed description of boundaries in <a href="/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16</a> reflects God's faithfulness to His covenant promises regarding the land. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_boundaries.htm">The Importance of Boundaries</a> Just as physical boundaries were important for the nation of Israel, spiritual and moral boundaries are essential for believers today. They help maintain order and protect us from spiritual harm. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Historical Context and Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical passages enriches our comprehension of God's redemptive plan. It also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in Christ. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> The mention of various cities and regions underscores God's sovereignty over all nations and His control over history. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control of world events.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_47.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 47</a> <a href="/q/how_is_ezekiel_37_25-28_fulfilled_today.htm">How can Ezekiel 37:25-28's everlasting covenant and sanctuary be understood when there seems to be no clear historical or present-day fulfillment matching this depiction?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_punish_in_ezekiel_16_37-41.htm">If God is just, why does He threaten severe punishment in Ezekiel 16:37-41, yet allow similar injustices elsewhere in the Bible to go unpunished?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_healing_trees_in_ezekiel_47_12.htm">Ezekiel 47:12: Is there any archeological or historical evidence of fruit-bearing trees with leaves that provide healing, as described along the riverbanks?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_ezek._16_46-48_and_history_align.htm">How does Ezekiel 16:46-48 align with historical records that do not portray Sodom or Samaria as more righteous than Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/47.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Hamath is not to be understood of the city of Hamath on the Orontes (which was much too far to the north), but of the boundary of the district of Hamath; this cannot be now precisely fixed, but certainly came as far south as the "entrance of Hamath" (<a href="/numbers/34-8.htm" title="From mount Hor you shall point out your border to the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:">Numbers 34:8</a>), or the defile between the Lebanon and Antilebanon Mountains which leads to Hamath. This defile, however, is many miles in length, and the authorities differ as to whether its southern end or its northern (where the Lebanon and Antilebanon ranges end, and a rolling country several miles broad intervenes between them and the next ranges) should be called "the entrance to Hamath.'Berothah is also mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm" title="And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.">2Samuel 8:8</a>, as one of the cities conquered by David from the king of Zobah, and it is evident from this passage that it was between "Hamath" and Damascus; but nothing further is known of its situation.Sibraim may be the same with Ziphron of <a href="/numbers/34-9.htm" title="And the border shall go on to Ziphron, and the goings out of it shall be at Hazarenan: this shall be your north border.">Numbers 34:9</a>, and must have been on the confines of the two kingdoms of Hamath and Damascus; but nothing more is known of it, and it is not mentioned elsewhere.Hazar-hatticon.--That is, as noted in the margin, the middle Hazar, to distinguish it from the Hazar-enan mentioned in the next verse. All that is known of it is from this passage, that it was on the border of the district of Hauran. Hauran, here and in <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm" title="And the east side you shall measure from Hauran, and from Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by Jordan, from the border to the east sea. And this is the east side.">Ezekiel 47:18</a>, is used in a wider sense than the classic Auranitis, and includes also Gaulanitis (Golan), and Batan?a (Bashan), in fact the whole land between the territories of Damascus and Gilead (<a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm" title="And the east side you shall measure from Hauran, and from Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by Jordan, from the border to the east sea. And this is the east side.">Ezekiel 47:18</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - The four names here mentioned belong to towns or places lying on the road to Zedad, and stretching from west to east. Hamath, called also Hamath the Great (<a href="/amos/6-2.htm">Amos 6:2</a>), situated on the Orontes, north of Hermon and Antilibanus (<a href="/joshua/13-5.htm">Joshua 13:5</a>; <a href="/judges/3-3.htm">Judges 3:3</a>), was the capital of a kingdom to which also belonged Riblah (<a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">2 Kings 23:33</a>). Originally colonized by the Canaanites (<a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18</a>), it became in David's time a flourishing kingdom under Toi, who formed an alliance with the Hebrew sore-reign against Hadadezer of Zoba (<a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">2 Samuel 8:9</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">1 Chronicles 18:9</a>). It was subsequently conquered by the King of Assyria (<a href="/2_kings/18-34.htm">2 Kings 18:34</a>). Winer thinks it never belonged to Israel; but Schurer cites <a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/8-3.htm">2 Chronicles 8:3, 4</a> to show that at least in Solomon's reign it was temporarily annexed to the empire of David's son. In Ezekiel's chart the territory of united Israel should extend, not to the town of Hamath, but to the southern boundary of the land of Hamath. Berothah was probably the same as Berothai (<a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm">2 Samuel 8:8</a>), afterwards called Chun (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm">1 Chronicles 18:8</a>), if Chun is not a textual corruption. The town in question cannot be identified either with the modern Beirut on the Phoenician coast (Conder), since it must have lain west of Hamath, and therefore at a considerable distance from the sea; or with Birtha, the present day El-Bir, or Birah, on the east bank of the Euphrates, which is too far east; or with the Galilaean Berotha, near Kadesh (Josephus), as this is too far south; but must be sought for between Hamath and Damascus, and most likely close to the former. Sibraim, occurring here only, may, on the other hand, be assumed to have lain nearer Damascus, and may, perhaps, be identified with Ziphron (<a href="/numbers/34-9.htm">Numbers 34:9</a>), though the site of this town cannot be where Wetstein placed it, at Zifran, north-east of Damascus, and on the road to Palmyra. Smend compares it with Sepharvaim (<a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24</a>). Damascus was the well-known capital of Syria (<a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Isaiah 7:8</a>), and the principal emporium of commerce between East and West Asia (<a href="/ezekiel/27-18.htm">Ezekiel 27:18</a>). Its high antiquity is testified by both Scripture (<a href="/genesis/14-15.htm">Genesis 14:15</a>; <a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Genesis 15:2</a>) and the cuneiform inscriptions, in which it appears as Dimaski and Dimaska (Schrader, ' Die Keilinschriften und das Alte Testament,' p. 138). Hazar-hatticon; or, the middle Hazar, was probably so styled to distinguish it from Hazar-enan (ver. 17). (On the import of Hatticon, see <a href="/exodus/26-28.htm">Exodus 26:28</a> and <a href="/2_kings/20-4.htm">2 Kings 20:4</a>, in both of which places it signifies "the middle.") The word Hazar (חֲצַר), "an enclosure," or "place fenced off," was employed to denote villages or townships, of which at least six are mentioned in Scripture (see Gesenius, 'Lexicon,' sub voce). Hauran, Αὐρανῖτις (LXX.), "Cave-land," so called because of the number of its caverns, was most likely designed to designate "the whole tract of land between Damascus and the country of Gilead" (Keil). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Berothah, בֵּר֙וֹתָה֙ (bê·rō·w·ṯāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1268.htm">Strong's 1268: </a> Berothah -- a place near Hamath and Sibraim סִבְרַ֔יִם (siḇ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5453.htm">Strong's 5453: </a> Sibraim -- a city in Aram (Syria) (which אֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is between בֵּין־ (bên-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between the border גְּב֣וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of Damascus דַּמֶּ֔שֶׂק (dam·me·śeq) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1834.htm">Strong's 1834: </a> Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) [and] גְּב֣וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of Hamath), חֲמָ֤ת ׀ (ḥă·māṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2574.htm">Strong's 2574: </a> Hamath -- a place North of Damascus as far as Hazer-hatticon, הַתִּיכ֔וֹן (hat·tî·ḵō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2694.htm">Strong's 2694: </a> Hazer-hatticon -- a place near the border of Hauran which אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the border גְּב֥וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of Hauran. חַוְרָֽן׃ (ḥaw·rān) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2362.htm">Strong's 2362: </a> Hauran -- a district Southeast of Mount Hermon <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/47-16.htm">Ezekiel 47:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-16.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 47:16 Hamath Berothah Sibraim which is between (Ezek. 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