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
In the Book of Judges, this verse follows the death of Joshua, the successor to Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land and oversaw the initial conquest and settlement. It describes his burial in the territory assigned to his tribe, specifically in Timnathheres on Mount Ephraim, symbolizing the end of his era of leadership. This marks the beginning of a turbulent period for Israel, where they would face cycles of faithfulness and apostasy under various judges.
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