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Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer-hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran.
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Real Places, Real Promise
Commentators agree that this verse lists specific, historical towns and regions to define the northern border of the promised land. While the exact locations are debated by scholars, their inclusion grounds Ezekiel's vision in tangible geography. This emphasizes that God's promises of restoration are for a concrete, physical inheritance, not just a vague spiritual hope.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
“Berothah,” probably the same as “Berothai” (marginal reference), lay between Hamath and Damascus, as did “Sibraim.”
“Hazar-hatticon” is prob…
19th Century
Anglican
Hamath is not to be understood as the city of Hamath on the Orontes (which was much too far to the north), but as the boundary of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim The line of the northern border should be drawn on by Hamath, the same with Antiochia in S…
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