Overview
Hazar-Hatticon appears in Ezekiel's vision of the future division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel. The name means "the middle settlement" or "middle village" in Hebrew. It serves as a specific boundary point in God's plan for restoring Israel to her land.
Key Scriptures
"This shall be the border of the land on the north: from the Great Sea you shall draw a line to Mount Hor; from Mount Hor you shall draw a line to the entrance of Hamath, and the end of the border shall be at Zedad." (Numbers 34:7-8, ESV)
"The border shall extend from the Sea to Hazar-Enan, which is on the northern border of Damascus, and northward belongs to Hamath." (Ezekiel 47:17, ESV)
Application
Understanding Ezekiel's territorial descriptions helps believers appreciate God's precise promises regarding Israel's restoration and encourages trust in His detailed sovereignty over nations and territories.