Joshua 16:7
Joshua 16:7 in Multiple Translations
From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.
and it went down from Janoah to Ataroth, and to Naarah, and reached unto Jericho, and went out at the Jordan.
And from Janoah down to Ataroth, and to Naarah, and touching Jericho, it goes on to Jordan.
From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, then touched Jericho and ended at the Jordan.
And goeth downe from Ianohah to Ataroth, and Naarath, and commeth to Iericho, and goeth out at Iorden.
and gone down from Janohah [to] Ataroth, and to Naarath, and touched against Jericho, and gone out at the Jordan.
It went down from Janoah to Ataroth, to Naarah, reached to Jericho, and went out at the Jordan.
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and terminated at Jordan.
And it goeth down from Janoe into Ataroth and Naaratha: and it cometh to Jericho, and goeth out to the Jordan.
From Michmethath on the north it extended east to Taanath and from there on to Janoah. From there it extended south to Ataroth city and to Naarah town. From there it extended to Jericho and from there to the Jordan River.
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Joshua 16:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יָרַ֥ד
מִ/יָּנ֖וֹחָ/ה
עֲטָר֣וֹת
וְ/נַעֲרָ֑תָ/ה
וּ/פָגַע֙
בִּֽ/ירִיח֔וֹ
וְ/יָצָ֖א
הַ/יַּרְדֵּֽן
וְ/יָרַ֥ד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
מִ/יָּנ֖וֹחָ/ה
Yânôwach
H3239
Janoah
Prep | N-proper | Suff
עֲטָר֣וֹת
ʻĂṭârôwth
H5852
Ataroth
N-proper
וְ/נַעֲרָ֑תָ/ה
Naʻărâh
H5292
Naarah
Conj | N-proper | Suff
וּ/פָגַע֙
pâgaʻ
H6293
to fall on
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בִּֽ/ירִיח֔וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
Jericho
Prep | N-proper
וְ/יָצָ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/יַּרְדֵּֽן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 16:7
וְ/יָרַ֥ד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
מִ/יָּנ֖וֹחָ/ה
Yânôwach
H3239
"Janoah"
Prep | N-proper | Suff
Janoah, a place in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a location on the border of Ephraim.
Definition: § Janoah or Janohah = "He rests" a place apparently in the north of Galilee in Naphtali, taken by Tiglath-pileser in his first incursion into Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Janoah, Janohah. See also: Joshua 16:6; Joshua 16:7; 2 Kings 15:29.
עֲטָר֣וֹת
ʻĂṭârôwth
H5852
"Ataroth"
N-proper
Ataroth means crowns, a place between Ephraim and Benjamin in Palestine. It appears in the Bible as a boundary location. The name represents a crown or a place of honor.
Definition: § Ataroth = "crowns" a place on the boundary of Ephraim and Manasseh between Ephraim and Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Ataroth. See also: Numbers 32:3; Joshua 16:2; Joshua 16:7.
וְ/נַעֲרָ֑תָ/ה
Naʻărâh
H5292
"Naarah"
Conj | N-proper | Suff
Naarah was a woman in the Bible, the wife of Ashhur and mother of several children, including Ahuzzam and Hepher. She lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Naarah or Naarath = "maiden" one of the landmarks on the southern boundary of the territory of Ephraim Another name of na.a.ran (נַעֲרָן "Naaran" H5295)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Naarah, Naarath. See also: Joshua 16:7; 1 Chronicles 4:5; 1 Chronicles 4:6.
וּ/פָגַע֙
pâgaʻ
H6293
"to fall on"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To meet or encounter, either by chance or intention, as seen in the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 33:1-17. It can also mean to make a request or intercede on behalf of someone. In Exodus 32:1-14, Moses intercedes for the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to encounter, meet, reach, entreat, make intercession 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, light upon, join 1a2) to meet (of kindness) 1a3) to encounter, fall upon (of hostility) 1a4) to encounter, entreat (of request) 1a5) to strike, touch (of boundary) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to light upon 1b2) to cause to entreat 1b3) to make entreaty, interpose 1b4) to make attack 1b5) to reach the mark
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: come (betwixt), cause to entreat, fall (upon), make intercession, intercessor, intreat, lay, light (upon), meet (together), pray, reach, run. See also: Genesis 23:8; 1 Samuel 10:5; Isaiah 47:3.
בִּֽ/ירִיח֔וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
"Jericho"
Prep | N-proper
Jericho was a city in Palestine, the first conquered by the Israelites in Canaan. Its name means 'its moon' and it was located near the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
Definition: Jericho = "its moon" a city 5 miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and 7 miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan Also named: Hierichō (Ἱεριχώ "Jericho" G2410)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Jericho. See also: Numbers 22:1; Joshua 9:3; Jeremiah 39:5.
וְ/יָצָ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
הַ/יַּרְדֵּֽן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Art | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
Study Notes — Joshua 16:7
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- Context
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- Joshua 16:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 16:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 16:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 16:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
- Sermons on Joshua 16:7
Context — Ephraim’s Inheritance
5This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon
6and out toward the Sea. From Michmethath on the north it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh and passed by it to Janoah on the east.
7From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.
8From Tappuah the border went westward to the Brook of Kanah and ended at the Sea. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Ephraim, 9along with all the cities and villages set apart for the descendants of Ephraim within the inheritance of Manasseh.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 7:28 | Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages. |
| 2 | Joshua 6:26 | At that time Joshua invoked this solemn oath: “Cursed before the LORD is the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho; at the cost of his firstborn he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates.” |
| 3 | Joshua 3:16 | the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. |
| 4 | Joshua 6:1 | Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. |
| 5 | Numbers 33:48 | They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. |
Joshua 16:7 Summary
The verse Joshua 16:7 describes the border of the territory of Ephraim, which goes down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reaches Jericho and comes out at the Jordan River. This is part of God's plan to give each tribe their own land, as promised in the book of Genesis 12:7 and the book of Deuteronomy 1:8. Just like the Israelites needed to trust God to take possession of the Promised Land, we need to trust Him to guide us in our own lives, as encouraged in the book of Proverbs 3:5-6. By studying this verse, we can see God's faithfulness and care for His people, and be reminded to trust in His goodness and provision, as seen in the book of Psalms 23:1-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Janoah in Joshua 16:7?
Janoah is a city that marks a turning point in the border of the territory of Ephraim, as described in Joshua 16:6, and from which the border continues down to Ataroth and Naarah, according to Joshua 16:7, and ultimately reaches the Jordan River, as seen in the book of Joshua 16:7 and also referenced in the book of Numbers 34:12.
Why does the border go down to Ataroth and Naarah in Joshua 16:7?
The border goes down to Ataroth and Naarah as part of the allocation of land to the tribe of Ephraim, as described in the book of Joshua 16:5-9, which is a fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites in the book of Deuteronomy 1:8 and the book of Genesis 12:7.
What is the importance of Jericho in this verse?
Jericho is a key city that the border reaches before coming out at the Jordan River, as stated in Joshua 16:7, and it holds significant historical and spiritual importance, as seen in the book of Joshua 6:1-27, where the Israelites conquered the city under God's guidance.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Joshua, which describes the conquest and division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as seen in the book of Joshua 1:1-24:33, and it highlights God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in the book of Exodus 23:31 and the book of Leviticus 20:24.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way God carefully allocates land to each tribe in the book of Joshua, and how does this apply to our own lives?
- How does the description of the border in Joshua 16:7 remind us of God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in the book of Psalms 139:13-16?
- What role does faith and trust play in the Israelites' ability to take possession of the Promised Land, as described in the book of Hebrews 11:6 and the book of Joshua 1:1-9?
- How can we apply the principles of God's guidance and provision, as seen in the book of Joshua 16:7, to our own lives and circumstances, as encouraged in the book of Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 16:7
And it went down from Johanan to Ataroth,.... This is different from Ataroth before mentioned, Joshua 16:2; there were several places of this name, as before observed; this seems to be that which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 16:7
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan. And it went down from Janohah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
Not to the city of Jericho, which belonged to Benjamin’ s lot, , but to its territory.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
Joshua 16:7 And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.Ver. 7. And came to Jericho,] i.e., To the territories, but not to the town itself, for that was part of Benjamin’ s lot.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
(5-8) The border (of Ephraim’s inheritance) on the east side.—The words “on the east side” are not easy to understand. If Ataroth-addar is rightly identified as Ed-Dârieh, and Mickmethah as the plain of Mukhnah, then the line from Ataroth-addar and Beth-horon to Michmethah is a line running due north, and separating the territory of Ephraim on the east from that of Dan on the west. The line from Michmethah to Taanath-shiloh (Tana, sheet 12) and Janohah (Yânûn, south of T’ana, sheet 15), and so to Jordan, is a line running from north-west to south-east. The brook Kanah is (roughly) continuous with this line, but in a westerly direction, and leads us towards the sea. We thus obtain for the territory of Ephraim four boundary-lines—viz.: (a) the plain of Jordan on the east; (b) the line of hills bordering the Shephelah on the west; (c) the brook Kanah, and the line passing through Taanath-shiloh and Janohah to Jordan on the north; and (d) the north border of Benjamin (Joshua 16:1-3, and Joshua 18:12-14) on the south.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 16:7
7. went down] The border “went down” because it descended along the slopes in the direction of the Jordan valley. to Ataroth] which place, it is thought, is to be sought somewhere in this valley, “at the point where the border makes an angle in turning southward.” and to Naarath] Eusebius and Jerome mention it as well known to them. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:28, and was, it is thought, about five miles north of Jericho. came to Jericho] i.e. to the region in the neighbourhood of Jericho (which belonged to Benjamin), where the eastern border formed an angle with the southern.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 16:7
7. From Janohah to Ataroth — In this verse we have a confusion of the northern and southern borders, resulting doubtless from some transposition in the text.
Sermons on Joshua 16:7
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We Need a Double Portion by Alan Cairns | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a chapter in the Bible that has had a significant impact on the ministry of a particular church. The speaker poses the question of whether C |
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Elijah’s Dramatic Appearance by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink discusses the dramatic appearance of Elijah during a dark period in Israel's history, marked by rampant idolatry and wicked kings. He highlights the spiritual decline ini |
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Guilt and Freedom by David Roper | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the book of Joshua and the thrilling days of Israel's conquest of the land. He emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience as crucial |
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The Cosmic Setting by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and opposing the spirit power realm that seeks to manipulate and possess individuals and societies. The church |
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The Faithfulness of God by Brent Yim | This sermon emphasizes the faithfulness of God, highlighting the importance of surrendering to Him and trusting in His promises. It explores the story of Rahab, showcasing how fait |
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Hinderances to Commitment vs.total Commitment by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of music in worship and how it can help us connect with the Holy Spirit. The main focus of the sermon is on the marvels of Go |
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Let God Be God by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker shares a profound statement he encountered in Nigeria. The statement, inscribed on a fisherman's boat, consists of four words that hold the secret to vi |