Joshua 16:9 bbe — Together with the towns marked out for the children of Ephraim in the heritage of Manasseh, all the towns with their un…

Bible in Basic English

"Together with the towns marked out for the children of Ephraim in the heritage of Manasseh, all the towns with their unwalled places."

— Joshua 16:9, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 16 — Context

6

The line goes out to the west at Michmethath on the north; then turning to the east to Taanath-shiloh, going past it on the east of Janoah;

7

And from Janoah down to Ataroth, and to Naarah, and touching Jericho, it goes on to Jordan.

8

From Tappuah the line goes on to the west to the river of Kanah; ending at the sea. This is the heritage of the children of Ephraim by their families;

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Together with the towns marked out for the children of Ephraim in the heritage of Manasseh, all the towns with their unwalled places.

10

And the Canaanites who were living in Gezer were not forced out; but the Canaanites have been living among Ephraim, to this day, as servants, doing forced work.

Joshua 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 16:9 say?
Joshua 16:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Together with the towns marked out for the children of Ephraim in the heritage of Manasseh, all the towns with their unwalled places.”
Where is Joshua 16:9 in the Bible?
Joshua 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Joshua 16:9 in?
Joshua 16:9 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 16:9?
Joshua 16:9 reads (BBE): “Together with the towns marked out for the children of Ephraim in the heritage of Manasseh, all the towns with their unwalled places.” 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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