Joshua 16:5 cpdv — And the border of the sons of Ephraim was made by their families. And their possession toward the east was from Ataroth…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the border of the sons of Ephraim was made by their families. And their possession toward the east was from Ataroth-addar, as far as upper Beth-horon, "

— Joshua 16:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 16 — Context

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And it goes out from Bethel to Luz. And it crosses the border of Archi to Ataroth.

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And it descends to the west, beside the border of Japhleti, as far as the borders of lower Beth-horon, and to Gezer. And the last parts of its regions are by the great sea.

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And Manasseh and Ephraim, the sons of Joseph, possessed it.

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And the border of the sons of Ephraim was made by their families. And their possession toward the east was from Ataroth-addar, as far as upper Beth-horon,

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and the confines extend to the sea. Yet truly, Michmethath looks toward the north, and it circles around the borders, toward the east, into Taanath-shiloh. And it continues on, from the east, to Janoah.

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

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From Tappuah, it passes on, opposite the sea, into the Valley of Reeds. And its exit is at the very salty sea. This is the possession of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, by their families.

Joshua 16:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 16:5 say?
Joshua 16:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the border of the sons of Ephraim was made by their families. And their possession toward the east was from Ataroth-addar, as far as upper Beth-horon, ”
Where is Joshua 16:5 in the Bible?
Joshua 16:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 16, verse 5.
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 16:5.
What translation should I read Joshua 16:5 in?
Joshua 16:5 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 16:5?
Joshua 16:5 reads (CPDV): “And the border of the sons of Ephraim was made by their families. And their possession toward the east was from Ataroth-addar, as far as upper Beth-horon, ” 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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