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Joshua 16:5

Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 16

“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;”Joshua 16:5

What Does Joshua 16:5 Mean?

Joshua 16:5 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 16, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (8)

These passages are connected to Joshua 16:5 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.”1 Chronicles 7:24“(And his daughter was Sherah, who built Bethhoron the nether, and the upper, and Uzzensherah.)”Joshua 10:10“And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.”2 Chronicles 8:5“Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;”Joshua 16:2“And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,”Joshua 21:22“And Kibzaim with her suburbs, and Bethhoron with her suburbs; four cities.”1 Samuel 13:18“And another company turned the way to Bethhoron: and another company turned to the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness.”1 Chronicles 6:68“And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Bethhoron with her suburbs,”

People & Places

EphraimAtaroth-addarEphraim (Territory)Upper Beth-horon

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