Joshua 16:3

Verse

Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.

American Standard Version (1901)

and it went down westward to the border of the Japhletites, unto the border of Beth-horon the nether, even unto Gezer; and the goings out thereof were at the sea.

Bible in Basic English

And it goes down to the west to the limit of the Japhletites, to the limit of Beth-horon the lower, as far as Gezer; ending at the sea.

Free Bible Version

Then it descended west to the border of the Japhletites and the border of Lower Beth-horon, on up to Gezer, and then out to the sea.

Geneva Bible 1599

And goeth down Westward to the coast of Iaphleti, vnto the coast of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the endes thereof are at the Sea.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

From there it extended west to the border of the land where the Japhleti people-group lived, and then it extended west to the area near Lower Beth-Horon. From there it extended west to Gezer city and from there to the Mediterranean Sea.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then it went down westward to the territory of the Japhletites, as far as the territory of Lower Beth Horon, and then on to Gezer; it ended at the sea.

Noah Webster Bible

And goeth down westward to the border of Japhleti, to the border of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the limits of it are at the sea.

World English Bible

and it went down westward to the border of the Japhletites, to the border of Beth Horon the lower, and on to Gezer; and ended at the sea.

Young's Literal Translation

and gone down westward unto the border of Japhleti, unto the border of Beth-Horon the lower, and unto Gezer, and its outgoings have been at the sea.

Context

Ephraim’s Inheritance

²It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. ³Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.

Summary

This verse describes the territory allotted to the descendants of Joseph, specifically the boundary of their inheritance extending from Ataroth Addar to Upper Beth Horon. It highlights the meticulous distribution of land among the tribes of Israel according to God's instructions through Joshua. The division of land signified the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, demonstrating His faithfulness and provision for His people. The detailed descriptions of boundaries underscore the importance of each tribe's inheritance and the orderly establishment of their possession in the Promised Land. Overall, this verse showcases God's sovereignty in fulfilling His covenant with the Israelites and the orderly organization of their settlement in Canaan.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Beth-horon the nether - This city was about twelve miles from Jerusalem, on the side of Nicopolis, formerly Emmaus. - Calmet. See the note on Jos 10:10.

Joshua 16:3

Ephraim’s Inheritance

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.

American Standard Version (1901)

and it went down westward to the border of the Japhletites, unto the border of Beth-horon the nether, even unto Gezer; and the goings out thereof were at the sea.

Bible in Basic English

And it goes down to the west to the limit of the Japhletites, to the limit of Beth-horon the lower, as far as Gezer; ending at the sea.

Free Bible Version

Then it descended west to the border of the Japhletites and the border of Lower Beth-horon, on up to Gezer, and then out to the sea.

Geneva Bible 1599

And goeth down Westward to the coast of Iaphleti, vnto the coast of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the endes thereof are at the Sea.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then it went down westward to the territory of the Japhletites, as far as the territory of Lower Beth Horon, and then on to Gezer; it ended at the sea.

Noah Webster Bible

And goeth down westward to the border of Japhleti, to the border of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gezer: and the limits of it are at the sea.

World English Bible

and it went down westward to the border of the Japhletites, to the border of Beth Horon the lower, and on to Gezer; and ended at the sea.

Young's Literal Translation

and gone down westward unto the border of Japhleti, unto the border of Beth-Horon the lower, and unto Gezer, and its outgoings have been at the sea.

Joshua 16:3

Verse

Context

Ephraim’s Inheritance

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Joshua 16:3

Ephraim’s Inheritance

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes