Joshua 16:7
New International Version
Then it went down from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho and came out at the Jordan.

New Living Translation
From Janoah it turned southward to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho, and ended at the Jordan River.

English Standard Version
then it goes down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah, and touches Jericho, ending at the Jordan.

Berean Standard Bible
From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.

King James Bible
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.

New King James Version
Then it went down from Janohah to Ataroth and Naarah, reached to Jericho, and came out at the Jordan.

New American Standard Bible
Then it went down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah, then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.

NASB 1995
It went down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah, then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.

NASB 1977
And it went down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah, then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it went down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah and reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.

Amplified Bible
It went down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah, touched Jericho and ended at the Jordan.

Christian Standard Bible
From Janoah it descended to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and went to the Jordan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From Janoah it descended to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and went to the Jordan.

American Standard Version
and it went down from Janoah to Ataroth, and to Naarah, and reached unto Jericho, and went out at the Jordan.

English Revised Version
and it went down from Janoah to Ataroth, and to Naarah, and reached unto Jericho, and went out at Jordan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Janoah it descends to Ataroth and Naarah, touches Jericho, and ends at the Jordan River.

Good News Translation
Then it went down from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, reaching Jericho and ending at the Jordan.

International Standard Version
It proceeded from Janoah to Ataroth, then to Naarah, then proceeded to Jericho and ended at the Jordan River.

Majority Standard Bible
From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.

NET Bible
It then descended from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho, and extended to the Jordan River.

New Heart English Bible
It went down from Janoah to Ataroth, to Naaratah, reached to Jericho, and went out at the Jordan.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and terminated at Jordan.

World English Bible
It went down from Janoah to Ataroth, to Naarah, reached to Jericho, and went out at the Jordan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and gone down from Janohah [to] Ataroth, and to Naarath, and touched against Jericho, and gone out at the Jordan.

Young's Literal Translation
and gone down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and touched against Jericho, and gone out at the Jordan.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth and to Naarath, and struck upon Jericho, and went out at Jordan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it goeth down from Janoe into Ataroth and Naaratha: and it cometh to Jericho, and goeth out to the Jordan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it descends from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah. and it continues to Jericho, and it extends to the Jordan.

New American Bible
from there it descended to Ataroth and Naarah, and reaching Jericho, it ended at the Jordan.

New Revised Standard Version
then it goes down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah, and touches Jericho, ending at the Jordan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it went down from Jaloh to Ataroth and Jagrath and Pagar, and came to Jericho, and went out of Tappuah to the Jordan;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it went down from Yelukh to Atruth and to Yagrath and to Pagar and to Yerikho and it went out from Tapukh to the Jordan
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it went down from Janoah to Ataroth, and to Naarah, and reached unto Jericho, and went out at the Jordan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and to Macho, and Ataroth, and these are their villages; and they will come to Jericho, and will issue at Jordan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ephraim's Inheritance
6and out toward the Sea. From Michmethath on the north it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh and passed by it to Janoah on the east. 7From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan. 8From Tappuah the border went westward to the Brook of Kanah and ended at the Sea. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Ephraim,…

Cross References
Joshua 18:12-13
On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon.

Joshua 18:21-28
These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, / Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, / Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, ...

1 Chronicles 7:28-29
Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages. / And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

Numbers 34:2-12
“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...

Judges 1:22-26
The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them. / They sent spies to Bethel (formerly known as Luz), / and when the spies saw a man coming out of the city, they said to him, “Please show us how to get into the city, and we will treat you kindly.” ...

1 Kings 9:16
Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife.

2 Chronicles 8:5
He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars,

Genesis 48:21-22
Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers. / And to you, as one who is above your brothers, I give the ridge of land that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.”

Deuteronomy 33:13-17
Concerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath, / with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons, / with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, ...

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Ezekiel 48:23-29
As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...

Matthew 1:1-2
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Matthew 2:22-23
But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, / and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”

John 4:3-5
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 7:14-16
Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.


Treasury of Scripture

And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.

Ataroth

1 Chronicles 7:28
And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel 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:

Jericho

Joshua 3:16
That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.

Joshua 6:1,26
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in…

Numbers 33:48
And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.

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Joshua 16
1. The general borders of the sons of Joseph
5. The border of the inheritance of Ephraim
10. The Canaanites of Gezer not conquered














From Janoah
The name "Janoah" is derived from the Hebrew root "yānōaḥ," meaning "rest" or "quiet." This suggests a place of tranquility or settlement. Historically, Janoah was a town in the territory of Ephraim, indicating a place of significance for the tribe. The mention of Janoah in this context highlights the starting point of the boundary, emphasizing the importance of rest and settlement in the inheritance of the Promised Land.

it went down
The phrase "it went down" indicates a descent in elevation, which is common in the geographical descriptions of the land of Israel. This descent can symbolize a journey or transition, reflecting the movement of the Israelites as they established their inheritance. It also suggests a physical and spiritual journey, as the people of God move from one stage of their divine promise to another.

to Ataroth
"Ataroth" means "crowns" in Hebrew, derived from "atarah." This name may signify a place of honor or authority. Ataroth was a town on the border of Ephraim and Manasseh, indicating a place of distinction. The mention of Ataroth in the boundary description underscores the idea of divine authority and the crowning of God's people with their promised inheritance.

and Naarah
"Naarah" means "maiden" or "young girl" in Hebrew, derived from "na'arah." This name may symbolize purity, new beginnings, or potential. The inclusion of Naarah in the boundary description could represent the fresh start and new life that the Israelites were to experience in the Promised Land. It serves as a reminder of the purity and dedication required to maintain their covenant with God.

and then touched Jericho
The phrase "and then touched Jericho" indicates the boundary's proximity to Jericho, a city with significant biblical history. Jericho was the first city conquered by the Israelites in the Promised Land, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness. The mention of Jericho in this context serves as a reminder of past victories and the ongoing presence of God in the lives of His people.

and came out at the Jordan
The Jordan River is a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in the Bible. "Came out at the Jordan" signifies the boundary's endpoint, marking the transition from wilderness to the Promised Land. The Jordan River represents a crossing over, a passage from old to new, and a place of renewal and baptism. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's promises and the new life awaiting the Israelites in their inheritance.

Verse 7. - Ataroth. Another Ataroth, on the northern border of Ephraim. The name, which signifies crowns is a common one (see Numbers 32:3, 34, 35; 1 Chronicles 2:54). Came to Jericho. Or perhaps skirted Jericho. The word used (see note on ver. 5) is akin to the Latin pango and our impinge.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From Janoah
מִיָּנ֖וֹחָה (mî·yā·nō·w·ḥāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3239: Janoah -- a place in Northern Israel

it went down
וְיָרַ֥ד (wə·yā·raḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

to Ataroth
עֲטָר֣וֹת (‘ă·ṭā·rō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5852: Ataroth -- the name of several places in Israel

and Naarah,
וְנַעֲרָ֑תָה (wə·na·‘ă·rā·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5292: Naarah -- an Israelite woman, also a place on the border of Ephraim

and then reached
וּפָגַע֙ (ū·p̄ā·ḡa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6293: To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity

Jericho
בִּֽירִיח֔וֹ (bî·rî·ḥōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua

and came out
וְיָצָ֖א (wə·yā·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

at the Jordan.
הַיַּרְדֵּֽן׃ (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine


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