Joshua 16:2
Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,”Joshua 16:2
What Does Joshua 16:2 Mean?
Joshua 16:2 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 16, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Joshua 16:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Joshua 18:13“And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which is Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Atarothadar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Bethhoron.”2 Samuel 15:32“And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:”Genesis 28:19“And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.”1 Chronicles 7:28“And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:”Joshua 16:5“And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was thus: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was Atarothaddar, unto Bethhoron the upper;”Judges 1:22“And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them.”Judges 4:5“And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.”1 Samuel 30:27“To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,”2 Samuel 16:16“And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.”1 Chronicles 2:54“The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.”1 Chronicles 27:33“And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:”
People & Places
AtarothBethel (of Palestine)Ephraim (Territory)Luz
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