Joshua 16:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And it goes out from Bethel to Luz, and passes along to the territory of the Archites at Ataroth,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is describing the boundary line of the territory given to one of the tribes of Israel, marking specific landmarks and towns along the border.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, this verse is part of the detailed account of how the land of Canaan was divided among the Israelite tribes after their conquest, specifically outlining the boundaries for the tribe of Ephraim. Bethel, mentioned here, was a significant site in Israel's history, originally known as Luz and associated with Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis. This division fulfilled God's promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants as described in earlier biblical narratives.

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