Hazar-Enan
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hazar-enan is an ancient settlement situated on the northeastern frontier of the territory allocated to the Israelite tribes.
What is the meaning of Hazar-Enan in the Bible?
Hazar-enan is an ancient settlement located on the northeastern border of the land assigned to the Israelites. Its name is linguistically derived from Hebrew terms meaning 'village of springs'.
SIGNIFICANCE
It serves as a geographical marker in the Book of Numbers to define the territorial boundaries of the tribal allotments, helping readers visualize the specific extent of the land promised to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.