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Numbers 34:3,6,9,10
Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward: …

mount Hor

Numbers 33:37
And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.

will run from the Great Sea
The "Great Sea" is a reference to the Mediterranean Sea, which was a major geographical landmark for the Israelites. The Mediterranean Sea served as the western boundary of the Promised Land. It was a vital resource for trade and travel, influencing the economic and cultural interactions of the Israelites with surrounding nations. The sea is often mentioned in biblical texts as a symbol of vastness and power, and it played a significant role in the history of the region.

directly to Mount Hor
Mount Hor is identified as a significant landmark in the northern boundary of the land. There are different locations referred to as Mount Hor in the Bible, but in this context, it is likely referring to a mountain in the northern region of Canaan. This mountain served as a clear geographical marker for the Israelites. The mention of Mount Hor also connects to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey, as another Mount Hor is noted as the place where Aaron, the brother of Moses, died and was buried (Numbers 20:22-29). This connection underscores the continuity of God's guidance and the fulfillment of His promises to the Israelites throughout their journey to the Promised Land.

God is not vague about His gifts. When He tells Israel, “Your northern border,” He is marking out real soil His people will actually tread (Genesis 15:18-21;Numbers 34:2).

• Boundaries underline ownership; the land is the Lord’s to assign (Leviticus 25:23).

• They also underline protection—clear borders mean clear defense lines (Joshua 13:1-6).

•Psalm 16:6 echoes the comfort this brings: “The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.”

This phrase pictures a fixed, unbroken line—no gaps, no guesswork.

• God’s commands “run” because His purposes move forward (Isaiah 55:11).

•Joshua 1:3 ties obedience to territory: “Every place on which the sole of your foot treads I have given you.”

•Deuteronomy 32:8 reminds us the Most High “fixed the borders of the peoples,” stressing His sovereign right to draw Israel’s map.

The “Great Sea” is the Mediterranean, a natural western wall recognized throughout Scripture (Joshua 1:4;Ezekiel 47:10, 15).

• A vast, unchanging shoreline—God uses creation itself to anchor His promise.

• Israel’s access to maritime trade would later bless the nations, previewing the covenant’s wider reach (Isaiah 60:5).

• The sea also teaches dependence: Israel must trust the Lord who “stills the roaring of the seas” (Psalm 65:7).

“Directly” (or “draw a line”) stresses accuracy. No wandering surveyor’s path—just a straight shot north-east.

• God does not leave His will to guesswork (Proverbs 3:6: “He will make your paths straight”).

•Numbers 34:8 will detail the next marker, proving the precision.

• Straight lines compel straightforward obedience; Israel cannot expand or shrink what God has set (Deuteronomy 4:2).

This Mount Hor lies in the Lebo-Hamath region, well north of Galilee (Numbers 34:8;Ezekiel 47:15).

• A towering landmark, it signals the furthest reach of promise—higher ground, higher vision.

•Psalm 24:1 reassures, “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,” so even rugged peaks sit under His covenant plan.

• By naming a mountain, God anchors hope to something visible; every Israelite who looked north could say, “That peak marks God’s faithfulness.”

Numbers 34:7 defines the northern edge of Israel’s inheritance: a straight line from the Mediterranean to Mount Hor. The verse showcases God’s literal, precise, and generous grant of land—protection for His people, a platform for His redemptive plan, and a visible reminder that He alone sets borders and keeps promises.