Joshua 16:7 net — It then descended from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho, and extended to the Jordan River.

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

— Joshua 16:7, NET Bible

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Joshua 16 — Context

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Joseph’s descendants, Manasseh and Ephraim, were assigned their land.

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The territory of the tribe of Ephraim by its clans included the following: The border of their assigned land to the east was Ataroth Addar as far as upper Beth Horon.

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It then extended on to the sea, with Micmethath on the north. It turned eastward to Taanath Shiloh and crossed it on the east to Janoah.

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

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From Tappuah it went westward to the Valley of Kanah and ended at the sea. This is the land assigned to the tribe of Ephraim by its clans.

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Also included were the cities set apart for the tribe of Ephraim within Manasseh’s territory, along with their towns.

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The Ephraimites did not conquer the Canaanites living in Gezer. The Canaanites live among the Ephraimites to this very day and do hard labor as their servants.

Joshua 16:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Joshua 16:7 say?
Joshua 16:7 in the NET Bible reads: “It then descended from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho, and extended to the Jordan River.”
Where is Joshua 16:7 in the Bible?
Joshua 16:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 16, verse 7.
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 16:7.
What translation should I read Joshua 16:7 in?
Joshua 16:7 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 16:7?
Joshua 16:7 reads (NET): “It then descended from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho, and extended to the Jordan River.” 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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