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.
And they buried him within the boundaries of his inherited land in Timnath-heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north side of Mount Gaash.
This verse tells us where Joshua was buried - in his own inherited territory in the hills of Ephraim.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the burial of Joshua, the great leader who succeeded Moses and led Israel in conquering the Promised Land. Joshua had been given an inheritance in the tribal territory of Ephraim, where he was laid to rest after his death at age 110. The specific location, Timnath-heres near Mount Gaash, became a memorial to this faithful servant of God who had guided Israel through their most important military campaigns.
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