Judges 2:9
Judges 2:9 in Multiple Translations
They buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
And they put his body in the earth in the land of his heritage in Timnath-heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim to the north of Mount Gaash.
They buried him in Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash, the land he had been allocated.
And they buryed him in the coastes of his inheritance, in Timnath-heres in mount Ephraim, on the Northside of mount Gaash.
and they bury him in the border of his inheritance, in Timnath-Heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of mount Gaash;
They buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath Heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash.
And they buried him in the borders of his possession in Thamnathsare in mount Ephraim, on the north side of mount Gaas.
They buried his body in the area he had received from Moses, at Timnath-Serah, in the area where the descendants of Ephraim lived, north of Gaash Mountain.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 2:9
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Judges 2:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְבְּר֤וּ
אוֹת/וֹ֙
בִּ/גְב֣וּל
נַחֲלָת֔/וֹ
בְּ/תִמְנַת
חֶ֖רֶס
בְּ/הַ֣ר
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
מִ/צְּפ֖וֹן
לְ/הַר
גָּֽעַשׁ
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֤וּ
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אוֹת/וֹ֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בִּ/גְב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Prep | N-ms
נַחֲלָת֔/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs | Suff
בְּ/תִמְנַת
Timnath Chereç
H8556
Timnath-heres
Prep | N-proper
חֶ֖רֶס
Timnath Chereç
H8556
Timnath-heres
N-proper
בְּ/הַ֣ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
מִ/צְּפ֖וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
Prep | N-fs
לְ/הַר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
גָּֽעַשׁ
Gaʻash
H1608
Gaash
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 2:9
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֤וּ
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
אוֹת/וֹ֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בִּ/גְב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
נַחֲלָת֔/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs | Suff
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
בְּ/תִמְנַת
Timnath Chereç
H8556
"Timnath-heres"
Prep | N-proper
Timnath-serah, or portion of the sun, was a city in the mountains of Ephraim where Joshua was buried, given to him as an inheritance, as told in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion" a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried Also named: tim.nat se.rach (תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח "Timnath-serah" H8556B)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Timnath-heres, Timnath-serah. See also: Joshua 19:50; Joshua 24:30; Judges 2:9.
חֶ֖רֶס
Timnath Chereç
H8556
"Timnath-heres"
N-proper
Timnath-serah, or portion of the sun, was a city in the mountains of Ephraim where Joshua was buried, given to him as an inheritance, as told in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion" a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried Also named: tim.nat se.rach (תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח "Timnath-serah" H8556B)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Timnath-heres, Timnath-serah. See also: Joshua 19:50; Joshua 24:30; Judges 2:9.
בְּ/הַ֣ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
מִ/צְּפ֖וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
Prep | N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
לְ/הַר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
גָּֽעַשׁ
Gaʻash
H1608
"Gaash"
N-proper
Gaash is a hill in Palestine where Joshua was buried, its name meaning quaking or shaking. It is mentioned in the Bible as a mountain of Ephraim. Gaash is also the name of a location in the Bible.
Definition: § Gaash = "quaking" a mountain of Ephraim where Joshua was buried
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Gaash. See also: Joshua 24:30; 2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:32.
Study Notes — Judges 2:9
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 2:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 2:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 2:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 2:9
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 2:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 2:9
Context — Joshua’s Death and Burial
7And the people served the LORD throughout the days of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him, who had seen all the great works that the LORD had done for Israel.
8And Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110.
9They buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
10After that whole generation had also been gathered to their fathers, another generation rose up who did not know the LORD or the works that He had done for Israel. 11And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:50 | as the LORD had commanded. They gave him the city of Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, as he requested. He rebuilt the city and settled in it. |
| 2 | Joshua 24:30 | And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. |
Judges 2:9 Summary
Judges 2:9 tells us that Joshua was buried in the land that God had given him, in a place called Timnath-heres. This shows that God kept His promises to Joshua, just as He keeps His promises to us today (as seen in Joshua 23:14 and Hebrews 10:23). Joshua's burial marked the end of an important chapter in the Israelites' history, and it reminds us of the importance of remembering and honoring those who have served the Lord faithfully, like Joshua. As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged by God's faithfulness and challenged to follow Joshua's example of obedience and trust in God's promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of Joshua's burial in the hill country of Ephraim?
Joshua's burial in the hill country of Ephraim, as mentioned in Judges 2:9, signified the fulfillment of God's promise to him, as seen in Joshua 19:49-50, where he was allotted the city of Timnath-heres as his inheritance. This event also marked the end of an era, as Joshua's generation began to pass away.
Why is Mount Gaash mentioned in relation to Joshua's burial site?
Mount Gaash is mentioned in Judges 2:9 as a geographical reference point to help identify the location of Joshua's burial site, which was in the hill country of Ephraim, north of the mountain. This detail emphasizes the careful record-keeping of the Israelites' history and the significance of Joshua's final resting place.
How does Joshua's death and burial relate to the rest of the book of Judges?
Joshua's death and burial, as recorded in Judges 2:8-9, serve as a transition point in the book of Judges, marking the end of the conquest period and the beginning of the period of the judges, as seen in Judges 2:10-11, where a new generation arises that does not know the Lord or His works. This transition highlights the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 6:10-12.
What can we learn from Joshua's life and legacy as we reflect on his burial?
Joshua's life and legacy, as seen in the book of Joshua and Judges 2:8-9, teach us about the importance of faithfulness, courage, and obedience to God's commands, as well as the need for successive generations to remember and pass on God's works, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Judges 2:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- What does Joshua's burial in the land of his inheritance reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises?
- How does Joshua's death and burial serve as a reminder of the importance of remembering and passing on God's works to future generations?
- What can we learn from Joshua's life and legacy about the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands?
- How does the location of Joshua's burial site, in the hill country of Ephraim, relate to the broader story of the Israelites' conquest and settlement of the Promised Land?
- What does this verse reveal about the Israelites' respect and reverence for Joshua as a leader and a servant of the Lord?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 2:9
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres,.... In Joshua 24:30; it is called Timnathserah, the letters of "serah" being here inverted, make "heres", which sometimes is used
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 2:9
And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 2:9
Timnath-heres, called Timnath-serah, .
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 2:9
Judges 2:9 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash.Ver. 9. And they buried him.] Burial is a mercy, whatever the Cynics held to the contrary: and places of burial are to be kept decent, in token that we expect a resurrection. In Timnathheres.] That is, The picture of the sun which was there worshipped. In detestation whereof, it may seem, the name was altered by transposition of letters in Timnathserah.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 2:9
(9) They buried him.—This circumstance is usually added in the case of kings, heroes, &c. (Genesis 23:19; Jeremiah 22:18, &c.), and this care about burial seems to point to at least a dim hope of that immortality which had not as yet been fully “brought to light.” In the border of his inheritance.—(See Joshua 19:49-50. It was in Mount Ephraim, and in a rugged and barren district—a circumstance which raised the astonishment of Paula at the self-denial of Joshua (Jer., Ep. 108): “She was much astonished that the distributor of possessions had chosen rough mountain districts for himself.” Timnath-heres.—“The portion of the sun.” This seems to be a mere “slip of the pen” (Ewald)—an accidental transposition of letters for Timnath-serah (“the portion that remains”), which is the reading of Jos 19:50, and of the best versions, and of some MSS. here. The mistake is, however, ancient, for it originated the Rabbinic story that it is a reference to “the sun standing still upon Gibeah,” and that the image of the sun (temunath ha-cheres) was sculptured on his tomb. The LXX., after Joshua 24:30, add the interesting Hagadah (traditional legend), that the people buried in Joshua’s tomb the flint knives with which they had performed the neglected rite of circumcision, after the passage of the Jordan (Joshua 5:2). The name Timnath has been, perhaps, preserved in the modern Tibneh, about six miles from Shiloh. Its ruins yet contain some richly decorated tombs. There was another Timnath in Dan. The hill Gaash.—The name means “mount earthquake.” Its torrent beds are mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:30. It has not been identified.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 2:9
9. in the border of his inheritance] i.e. within the district allotted to him, Joshua 19:49. Timnath-heres] An early tradition, mentioned by Eusebius (Onom.Sacr. 261, 33) and Jerome, pointed out the tomb of Joshua at Thamna, a fortified place of some importance in Maccabaean and Roman times (1Ma 9:50; Jos., Ant. xiv. 11, 2, War iv. 8, 1), which, from the topographical notices of Josephus ll. cc., may be identified with the modern Tibneh, about 10 m. N.W. of Beth-el, in the Central Highlands. It is not unlikely that this was Timnath-ḥ ?eres; remarkable tombs are still to be seen on the N. slope of the hill to the S.W. of the town. A later, mediaeval, tradition fixes the site at Hâris, about 9 m. S.W. of Shechem (Nâblus). Timnath-ḥ ?eres, lit. ‘(sacred) territory of the Sun’ (cf. Mount Heres i. 35, Beth-shemesh), is written Timnath-seraḥ ? in Joshua 19:50; Joshua 24:30, and by Syr.and Vulgate here, perhaps to avoid idolatrous associations; cf. Isaiah 19:18, where ḥ ?eres ‘sun’ has been changed to heres ‘destruction.’ Gaash] has not been identified; 2 Samuel 23:30 = 1 Chronicles 11:32 mention ‘the wadis of G.’
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 2:9
GENERAL OF THE TIMES OF THE JUDGES, Judges 2:6-23.This section, containing a general account of the period of the Judges, is naturally introduced by a connexion with the account of Joshua’s last