Joshua 18:18 net — It crossed to the slope in front of the rift valley to the north and descended into the rift valley.

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"It crossed to the slope in front of the rift valley to the north and descended into the rift valley."

— Joshua 18:18, NET Bible

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Joshua 18 — Context

15

The southern side started on the edge of Kiriath Jearim and extended westward to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah.

16

The border then descended to the edge of the hill country near the Valley of Ben Hinnom located in the Valley of the Rephaites to the north. It descended through the Valley of Hinnom to the slope of the Jebusites to the south and then down to En Rogel.

17

It went northward, extending to En Shemesh and Geliloth opposite the Pass of Adummim, and descended to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.

18

It crossed to the slope in front of the rift valley to the north and descended into the rift valley.

19

It then crossed to the slope of Beth Hoglah to the north and ended at the northern tip of the Salt Sea at the mouth of the Jordan River. This was the southern border.

20

The Jordan River borders it on the east. These were the borders of the land assigned to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans.

21

These cities belonged to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans: Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz,

Joshua 18:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 18:18 say?
Joshua 18:18 in the NET Bible reads: “It crossed to the slope in front of the rift valley to the north and descended into the rift valley.”
Where is Joshua 18:18 in the Bible?
Joshua 18:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 18, verse 18.
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 18:18.
What translation should I read Joshua 18:18 in?
Joshua 18:18 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 18:18?
Joshua 18:18 reads (NET): “It crossed to the slope in front of the rift valley to the north and descended into the rift valley.” 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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