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The border then went down into the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and passing on to the north of the shoulder of Beth-arabah it goes down to the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it went on to the northern slope of Beth-arabah and went down into the valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then it passed along toward the north side of Arabah, and went down to Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward, and went down to the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward and went down to the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward, and went down to the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then it continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward and went down to the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It continued to the north to the side opposite [Beth-] Arabah and went down to the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it went north to the slope opposite the Arabah and proceeded into the plains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it went north to the slope opposite the Jordan Valley and proceeded into the valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and it passed along to the side over against the Arabah northward, and went down unto the Arabah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The border ran along the hillside north of Beth-Arabah, then down into the Jordan River valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and it passed along to the side over against the Arabah northward, and went down unto the Arabah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then it continues on to the north side of the slope facing the plains and down into the plains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and passed north of the ridge overlooking the Jordan Valley. It then went down into the valley, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and proceeded north of the slope of Beth-arabah down to the Arabah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it went on to the northern slope of Beth-arabah and went down into the valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It crossed to the slope in front of the Arabah to the north and descended into the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it passed on to the north to the shoulder of Beth Arabah, and went down to the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And passed along towards the side over against Arabah northward, and went down to Arabah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It passed along to the side opposite the Arabah northward, and went down to the Arabah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and passed over to the side in front of the Arabah northward, and gone down to Arabah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and passed over unto the side over-against Arabah northward, and gone down to Arabah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it passed over to the shoulder of the front of the desert north, and came down to Araboth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it passeth along to the hills that are over against the ascent of Adommim: and it goeth down to Abenboen, that is, the stone of Been the son of Ruben: and it passeth on the north side to the champaign countries; and goeth down into the plain, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it passes through to the hills that are opposite the region of the Ascent of Adummim. And it descends to Abenboen, that is, so the stone of Bohan, the son of Reuben. And it continues on, at the northern side, to the plains. And it descends into the flatlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />across the northern flank of the Arabah overlook, down into the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and passing on to the north of the slope of Beth-arabah it goes down to the Arabah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And passed along towards the side which is opposite the plain northward, and went down to the plain;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it passed on the side next to the valleys from the north and came down to the plain<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it passed along to the side over against the Arabah northward, and went down unto the Arabah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and shall proceed to Galiloth, which is in front by the going up of Aethamin; and they shall come down to the stone of Baeon of the sons of Ruben; and shall pass over behind Baetharaba northward, and shall go down to the borders behind the sea northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/18-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=4728" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/18.htm">Benjamin's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>From there it curved northward and proceeded to En-shemesh and on to Geliloth facing the Ascent of Adummim, and continued down to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: wə·‘ā·ḇar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">Then it went on</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">the northern</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: ke·ṯep̄ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">slope</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mūl- (Prep) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/6160.htm" title="6160: hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- From arab; a desert; especially the sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea.">Beth-arabah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: wə·yā·raḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">and went down</a> <a href="/hebrew/6160.htm" title="6160: hā·‘ă·rā·ḇā·ṯāh (Art:: N-fs:: 3fs) -- From arab; a desert; especially the sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea.">into the valley.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>The border continued to the northern slope of Beth-hoglah and came out at the northern bay of the Salt Sea, at the mouth of the Jordan. This was the southern border.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-11.htm">Numbers 34:11</a></span><br />then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6</a></span><br />went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/16-1.htm">Joshua 16:1-3</a></span><br />The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. / It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. / Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Joshua 19:12</a></span><br />From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-15.htm">Ezekiel 47:15-17</a></span><br />This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, / Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. / So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-17.htm">Deuteronomy 3:17</a></span><br />The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">1 Kings 4:12</a></span><br />Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-78.htm">1 Chronicles 6:78</a></span><br />From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-21.htm">Isaiah 33:21</a></span><br />But there the Majestic One, our LORD, will be for us a place of rivers and wide canals, where no galley with oars will row, and no majestic vessel will pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Mark 7:31</a></span><br />Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1-3</a></span><br />On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-1.htm">John 6:1</a></span><br />After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-1.htm">John 21:1</a></span><br />Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down to Arabah:</p><p class="hdg">Arabah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6,61</a></b></br> And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-61.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-14.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/15-61.htm">Beth-Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/18-12.htm">Northern</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Northwards</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/joshua/18-13.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/4-11.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/18-22.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-22.htm">Beth-Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Northern</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Northwards</a> <a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/judges/1-36.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/joshua/19-11.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-2.htm">The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua distributes it by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-11.htm">The lot and border of Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Their cities</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then it went on to the northern slope of Beth-arabah</b><br>Beth-arabah is a location mentioned in the allotment of land for the tribe of Benjamin. It is situated in the wilderness region near the Dead Sea. The name "Beth-arabah" means "house of the desert" or "house of the plain," indicating its geographical setting. This area was part of the border descriptions for the tribes of Israel, highlighting the detailed division of the Promised Land. The northern slope suggests a specific boundary line, emphasizing the precision in the territorial assignments. This precision reflects God's order and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites.<p><b>and went down into the valley.</b><br>The valley mentioned here is likely the Jordan Valley, a significant geographical feature in the region. Valleys in biblical times were often fertile and provided routes for travel and trade. The descent into the valley signifies a transition from the higher elevations of the wilderness to the lower, more fertile areas. This movement from slope to valley can symbolize the journey from barrenness to fruitfulness, a theme seen throughout Scripture. The valley also serves as a natural boundary, further defining the inheritance of the tribes. In a broader biblical context, valleys can represent times of testing or humility, contrasting with the heights of mountains, which often symbolize closeness to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth_arabah.htm">Beth Arabah</a></b><br>A location mentioned in the allotment of land for the tribe of Benjamin. It is situated in the wilderness region, emphasizing the transition from the hill country to the Jordan Valley.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arabah.htm">The Arabah</a></b><br>A desert region extending from the Sea of Galilee to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a significant geographical feature in the biblical account, often representing desolation and transition.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, receiving its inheritance in this passage. The allocation of land is a fulfillment of God's promise to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites' receipt of their inheritance was contingent upon their obedience to God's commands. Similarly, Christians are called to live obediently to experience the fullness of God's blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_inheritance.htm">Spiritual Inheritance</a></b><br>While the passage deals with physical land, it points to the greater spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ. Reflect on the eternal inheritance promised to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The division of land required cooperation and unity among the tribes. In the church, unity is essential for fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transition_and_change.htm">Transition and Change</a></b><br>The movement from one geographical area to another symbolizes transitions in life. Trusting God during times of change is crucial for spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_israelites_precisely_survey_land.htm">Joshua 18:4 - How likely is it that ancient Israelites had the means and literacy to survey and record the land so precisely?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_joshua_4_18_defy_science.htm">Joshua 4:18: Does the river's instantaneous return defy known natural processes, suggesting a contradiction with scientific norms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_land_for_levites_in_joshua_18_7.htm">Joshua 18:7 - Why does the text claim the Levites received no land allotment here, yet other passages (e.g., Numbers 35) suggest they inhabited specific cities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_israel's_gathering_at_shiloh.htm">Joshua 18:1 - Is there historical or archaeological evidence confirming that 'all the congregation of the children of Israel' actually gathered at Shiloh?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/18-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then it went on</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָבַ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the northern</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפ֑וֹנָה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">slope</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֥תֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ke·ṯep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> </span><span class="str2">The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">מוּל־</span> <span class="translit">(mūl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beth-arabah</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעֲרָבָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6160.htm">Strong's 6160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and went down</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָרַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·raḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into the valley.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֲרָבָֽתָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ă·rā·ḇā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6160.htm">Strong's 6160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">OT History: Joshua 18:18 It passed along to the side over (Josh. 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