Joshua 16:2 bbe — And it goes out from Beth-el to Luz, and on as far as the limit of the Archites to Ataroth;

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"And it goes out from Beth-el to Luz, and on as far as the limit of the Archites to Ataroth;"

— Joshua 16:2, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 16 — Context

1

And the limit of the land marked out for the children of Joseph went out from Jordan at Jericho, at the waters of Jericho on the east, in the waste land, going up from Jericho through the hill-country to Beth-el;

2

And it goes out from Beth-el to Luz, and on as far as the limit of the Archites to Ataroth;

3

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.

4

And the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their heritage.

5

And the limit of the land of the children of Ephraim by their families was marked out in this way: the limit of their heritage to the east was Ataroth-addar, to Beth-horon the higher;

Joshua 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 16:2 say?
Joshua 16:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And it goes out from Beth-el to Luz, and on as far as the limit of the Archites to Ataroth;”
Where is Joshua 16:2 in the Bible?
Joshua 16:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 16, verse 2.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 16:2.
What translation should I read Joshua 16:2 in?
Joshua 16:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 16:2?
Joshua 16:2 reads (BBE): “And it goes out from Beth-el to Luz, and on as far as the limit of the Archites to Ataroth;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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