Joshua 16:1–4
AND the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Beth-el,
¶ And the lot of the children of Ioseph †fell from Iordan by Iericho, vnto the water of Iericho on the East, to the wildernesse that goeth vp from Iericho throughout mount Bethel;
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. went foorth.
And goeth out from Beth-el to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,
And goeth out from Bethel to *Luz, and passeth along vnto the borders of Archi, to Ataroth,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIudg. 1.26.
And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea.
And goeth downe Westward, to the coast of Iaphleti, vnto the coast of Bethoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the Sea.
So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.
So the children of Ioseph, Manasseh, and Ephraim, tooke their inheritance.
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From verse 1
- Joshua 18:12Rank 1 from verse 1
12And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of Beth-aven.
12And their border on the Northside was from Iordan, and the border went vp to the side of Iericho, on the North side, and went vp through the mountaines Westward, and the goings out thereof were at the wildernesse of Beth-auen.
- Joshua 8:15Rank 2 from verse 1
- 2 Kings 2:19–21Rank 3 from verse 1
19¶ And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.
20And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.
21And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.
19¶ And the men of the city said vnto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is nought, and the ground †barren.
20And hee said, Bring mee a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.
21And he went forth vnto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I haue healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death, or barren land.
- Joshua 15:61Rank 4 from verse 1
From verse 2
- Joshua 18:13Rank 1 from verse 2
13And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which is Beth-el, southward; and the border descended to Ataroth-adar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Beth-horon.
13And the border went ouer from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, (which is Bethel) Southward, and the border descended to Ataroth-Adar, neere the hill that lieth on the South side of the nether Beth-horon.
- Genesis 28:19Rank 2 from verse 2
- 1 Chronicles 27:33Rank 3 from verse 2
- 2 Samuel 16:16Rank 4 from verse 2
16And 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.
16And it came to passe when Hushai the Archite, Dauids friend, was come vnto Absalom, that Hushai said vnto Absalom, †God saue the king, God saue the king.
- Judges 1:22–26Rank 5 from verse 2
22¶ And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Beth-el: and the Lord was with them.
23And the house of Joseph sent to descry Beth-el. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.)
24And the spies saw a man come forth out of the city, and they said unto him, Shew us, we pray thee, the entrance into the city, and we will shew thee mercy.
25And when he shewed them the entrance into the city, they smote the city with the edge of the sword; but they let go the man and all his family.
26And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof unto this day.
22¶ And the house of Ioseph, they also went vp against Bethel: and the LORD was with them.
23And the house of Ioseph sent to descrie Bethel (now the name of the citie before was *Luz)
24And the spies sawe a man come forth out of the citie, and they said vnto him, Shew vs, wee pray thee, the entrance into the citie, and *we will shew thee mercie.
25And when hee shewed them the entrance into the citie, they smote the citie with the edge of the sword: but they let goe the man and all his familie.
26And the man went into the lande of the Hittites, and built a citie, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof vnto this day.
From verse 3
- 2 Chronicles 8:5Rank 1 from verse 3
- Joshua 10:33Rank 2 from verse 3
- Joshua 18:13Rank 3 from verse 3
13And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which is Beth-el, southward; and the border descended to Ataroth-adar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Beth-horon.
13And the border went ouer from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, (which is Bethel) Southward, and the border descended to Ataroth-Adar, neere the hill that lieth on the South side of the nether Beth-horon.
- 1 Chronicles 7:24Rank 4 from verse 3
- 1 Chronicles 7:28Rank 5 from verse 3
28¶ And their possessions and habitations were, Beth-el 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:
28¶ And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel, and the townes thereof, and Eastward *Naaran, and Westward Gezer with the †townes thereof, Shechem also and the townes thereof, vnto ‖Gaza and the townes thereof.
- 1 Kings 9:15–17Rank 6 from verse 3
15¶ And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the Lord, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
16For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon’s wife.
17And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether,
15¶ And this is the reason of the leuie which king Solomon raised, for to build the house of the LORD, and his owne house, and Millo, and the wall of Ierusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
16 For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone vp, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slaine the Canaanites that dwelt in the citie, and giuen it for a present vnto his daughter Solomons wife.
17And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether,
- Numbers 34:6Rank 7 from verse 3
From verse 4
- Joshua 17:14Rank 1 from verse 4
14And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the Lord hath blessed me hitherto?
14And the children of Ioseph spake vnto Ioshua, saying, Why hast thou giuen me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?
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Joshua 16:1
1. An object cast or drawn to decide or assign a matter. 2. A portion, inheritance, office, place, or condition assigned or allotted.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.
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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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The direction of sunrise; lands or regions toward that direction.
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wilderness
Uncultivated, desolate, sparsely inhabited, or uninhabited land; a desert, wild country, or solitary region.
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throughout
Through every part, place, member, or extent of; all over; during or from beginning to end of the whole stated area, group, or period.
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Sense 1: A hill, mountain, or elevated tract of land. Sense 2: An artificial raised mound used in siege. Sense 3: To rise, ascend, climb, get upon, or increase upward.
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Joshua 16:2
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Third-person singular present form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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Onward in a line or course; lengthwise beside or through a place; through the whole way; or extended at full length.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Plural form of border (the edge, boundary, or limit of a country, region, garment, or object).
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Joshua 16:3
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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1. A boundary or border, or the territory lying within it. 2. The shore or land bordering the sea.
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Lower, underneath, below, or situated in the lower part, in contrast with upper.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Of that or those previously mentioned; of it or of them.
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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.
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Joshua 16:4
Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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inheritance
A possession, portion, or heritage received by descent, allotment, promise, or divine gift.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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1AND the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Beth-el,
1¶ And the lot of the children of Ioseph †fell from Iordan by Iericho, vnto the water of Iericho on the East, to the wildernesse that goeth vp from Iericho throughout mount Bethel;
Selected passage2And goeth out from Beth-el to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,
2And goeth out from Bethel to *Luz, and passeth along vnto the borders of Archi, to Ataroth,
Selected passage3And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea.
3And goeth downe Westward, to the coast of Iaphleti, vnto the coast of Bethoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the Sea.
Selected passage4So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.
4So the children of Ioseph, Manasseh, and Ephraim, tooke their inheritance.
Selected passage5¶ 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 Ataroth-addar, unto Beth-horon the upper;
5¶ And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families, was thus: euen the border of their inheritance on the East side was Ataroth-Addar, vnto Bethoron the vpper.