Also known as: Harran, Charan
Modern name: Harran, Turkey
Haran was a crossroads between Abraham's past in Ur and his future in Canaan. It represents the transition point where faith is tested - the place of partial obedience before full commitment to God's plan.
An ancient city in upper Mesopotamia where Abraham's father Terah settled and died. Abraham departed from Haran at age 75 when God renewed His call. Jacob later fled here to live with his uncle Laban.
Haran was a crossroads between Abraham's past in Ur and his future in Canaan. It represents the transition point where faith is tested - the place of partial obedience before full commitment to God's plan.
Latitude
36.8647°
Longitude
39.0322°
Known today as: Harran, Turkey
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