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From Mikmethath on the north it curved eastward to Taanath Shiloh, passing by it to Janoah on the east.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />then on to the Mediterranean Sea. From Micmethath on the north, the boundary curved eastward past Taanath-shiloh to the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the boundary goes from there to the sea. On the north is Michmethath. Then on the east the boundary turns around toward Taanath-shiloh and passes along beyond it on the east to Janoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and out toward the Sea. From Michmethath on the north it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh and passed by it to Janoah on the east.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanathshiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the border went out toward the sea on the north side of Michmethath; then the border went around eastward to Taanath Shiloh, and passed by it on the east of Janohah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the border went westward at Michmethath on the north, and the border turned eastward to Taanath-shiloh and continued <i>beyond</i> it to the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the border went westward at Michmethath on the north, and the border turned about eastward to Taanath-shiloh and continued beyond it to the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the border went westward at Michmethath on the north, and the border turned about eastward to Taanath-shiloh, and continued <i>beyond</i> it to the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the border went westward at Michmethath on the north, and the border turned about eastward to Taanath-shiloh and passed on <i>beyond</i> it to the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the border went westward at Michmethath on the north, and turned eastward to Taanath-shiloh and continued beyond it to the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the north the border went westward from Michmethath; it turned eastward from Taanath-shiloh and passed it east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the north the border went westward from Michmethath; it turned eastward from Taanath-shiloh and passed it east of Janoah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the border went out westward at Michmethath on the the north; and the border turned about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed along it on the east of Janoah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the border went out westward at Michmethath on the north; and the border turned about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed along it on the east of Janoah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From there the border goes west, with Michmethath on the north. The border then turns east to Taanath Shiloh and passes east to Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and from there to the Mediterranean Sea. Michmethath was on their north. East of there the border bent toward Taanath Shiloh and went past it on the east to Janoah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the border proceeded west from Michmethath on the north, then turned east toward Taanath-shiloh, continuing to the east of Janoah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and out toward the Sea. From Michmethath on the north it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh and passed by it to Janoah on the east.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The border went out westward at Michmethath on the north of Termah. The border turned about eastward to Taanath Shiloh, and passed along it on the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the border went out towards the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward to Taanath-shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The border went out westward at Michmethath on the north. The border turned about eastward to Taanath Shiloh, and passed along it on the east of Janoah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the border has gone out at the sea, to Michmethah on the north, and the border has gone around eastward [to] Taanath-Shiloh, and passed over it eastward to Janohah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the border hath gone out at the sea, to Michmethah on the north, and the border hath gone round eastward to Taanath-Shiloh, and passed over it eastward to Janohah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the bound went forth to the sea to Michmethah from the north; and the bound encompassed from the sunrisings to Taanath-Shiloh, and passed over it from the sunrisings to Janohah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the confines go out unto the sea: but Machmethath looketh to the north, and it goeth round the borders eastward into Thanath-selo: and passeth along on the east side to Janoe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and thence to the sea. From Michmethath on the north, their boundary curved eastward around Taanath-shiloh, and continued east of it to Janoah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the boundary goes from there to the sea; on the north is Michmethath; then on the east the boundary makes a turn toward Taanath-shiloh, and passes along beyond it on the east to Janoah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the border went westward to the northern portion; after which the border turned eastward below Shiloh, and passed by it on the east of Jaloh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the border went out to the west of the portion of the north and Khadar, the border from the east which is under Shilu, and it passed from the east of Yelukh<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the border went out westward, Mich-methath being on the north; and the border turned about eastward unto Taanath-shiloh, and passed along it on the east of Janoah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the borders will proceed to the sea to Icasmon north of Therma; they will go round eastward to Thenasa, and Selles, and will pass on eastward to Janoca,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/16-6.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=4249" 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/16.htm">Ephraim's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·yā·ṣā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and out toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag·gə·ḇūl (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: hay·yām·māh (Art:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">the Sea.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4366.htm" title="4366: ham·miḵ·mə·ṯāṯ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in N.E. Ephraim. Apparently from an unused root meaning to hide; concealment; Mikmethath, a place in Palestine.">From Michmethath</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: miṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">on the north</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag·gə·ḇūl (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: wə·nā·saḇ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·rā·ḥāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">eastward</a> <a href="/hebrew/8387.htm" title="8387: ta·’ă·naṯFrom ta'anah and Shiyloh; approach of Shiloh; Taanath-Shiloh, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8387.htm" title="8387: ši·lōh (N-proper-fs) -- From ta'anah and Shiyloh; approach of Shiloh; Taanath-Shiloh, a place in Palestine.">toward Taanath-shiloh</a> <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.">and passed by</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3239.htm" title="3239: yā·nō·w·ḥāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Janoah -- a place in Northern Israel. From yanach; quiet; Janoach or Janochah, a place in Palestine.">to Janoah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: mim·miz·raḥ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">on the east.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>From Janoah it went down to Ataroth and Naarah, and then reached Jericho and came out at the Jordan.…<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/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-12</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-12.htm">Joshua 18:12-14</a></span><br />On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. / On the west side the border curved southward from the hill facing Beth-horon on the south and came out at Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), a city of the sons of Judah. This was the western side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-20</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / 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, ...<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_chronicles/5-16.htm">1 Chronicles 5:16</a></span><br />They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-27.htm">Judges 1:27</a></span><br />At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">1 Kings 4:11</a></span><br />Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">1 Kings 9:11</a></span><br />King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">2 Chronicles 8:2</a></span><br />Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.<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/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31</a></span><br />Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3-4</a></span><br />He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward to Taanathshiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;</p><p class="hdg">Michmethah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Joshua 17:7</a></b></br> And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that <i>lieth</i> before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of Entappuah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1</a></b></br> And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">East</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">Janoah</a> <a href="/joshua/16-7.htm">Jan-O'ah</a> <a href="/joshua/16-7.htm">Janohah</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Michmethah</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Michmethath</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Mich-Me'thath</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Micmethath</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Past</a> <a href="/joshua/16-3.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Shiloh</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/15-15.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/joshua/16-3.htm">West</a> <a href="/joshua/16-3.htm">Westward</a> <a href="/joshua/19-11.htm">Westwards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">East</a> <a href="/joshua/18-7.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/joshua/16-7.htm">Janoah</a> <a href="/joshua/16-7.htm">Jan-O'ah</a> <a href="/joshua/16-7.htm">Janohah</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Michmethah</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Michmethath</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Mich-Me'thath</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Micmethath</a> <a href="/joshua/17-9.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/18-9.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/18-13.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/joshua/20-5.htm">Past</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Shiloh</a> <a href="/joshua/17-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/18-13.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/joshua/18-13.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/joshua/18-14.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">West</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Westward</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Westwards</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/16-1.htm">The general borders of the sons of Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">The border of the inheritance of Ephraim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/16-10.htm">The Canaanites of Gezer not conquered</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/16.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/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and out toward the Sea.</b><br>This phrase refers to the western boundary of the land allotted to the tribe of Ephraim. The "Sea" here is the Mediterranean Sea, which was a significant geographical marker for the Israelites. The sea was not only a boundary but also a source of trade and cultural exchange. In biblical symbolism, the sea often represents chaos and the unknown, contrasting with the land promised by God, which signifies order and divine provision.<p><b>From Michmethath on the north</b><br>Michmethath is a location mentioned as a boundary marker for the territory of Ephraim. Its exact location is uncertain today, but it is believed to be near Shechem, a significant city in Israel's history. Shechem was a place of covenant renewal and worship, as seen in <a href="/joshua/24.htm">Joshua 24</a>. The northern boundary signifies the extent of Ephraim's inheritance, highlighting God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel.<p><b>it turned eastward toward Taanath-shiloh</b><br>The turning eastward indicates a change in direction for the boundary line. Taanath-shiloh is identified with the modern site of Khirbet Ta'na, located east of Shechem. Shiloh was an important religious center where the Tabernacle was located before the temple was built in Jerusalem. This connection emphasizes the spiritual heritage of the land and the centrality of worship in Israel's identity.<p><b>and passed by it to Janoah on the east.</b><br>Janoah is another boundary marker, possibly identified with the modern site of Yanun. The mention of these specific locations underscores the detailed nature of the land allotments, reflecting the importance of land in Israel's covenant relationship with God. The eastward movement of the boundary may symbolize the expansion of God's promises and the unfolding of His plan for His people. The precision in these descriptions highlights the historical reality of the biblical narrative and God's meticulous care in providing for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/michmethath.htm">Michmethath</a></b><br>A location marking the northern boundary of the land allotted to the tribe of Ephraim. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is significant in defining the tribal territories.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/taanath-shiloh.htm">Taanath-shiloh</a></b><br>A town mentioned as a landmark in the boundary description. It is part of the eastern boundary of Ephraim's inheritance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/janoah.htm">Janoah</a></b><br>Another town on the eastern boundary of Ephraim's territory. It is part of the detailed description of the land division among the tribes of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. This passage describes part of the land allocated to them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sea.htm">Sea</a></b><br>Refers to the Mediterranean Sea, which serves as a western boundary for the land of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Promises</a></b><br>The detailed description of land boundaries in <a href="/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6</a> reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reminds us that God is faithful to His word and His promises to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_inheritance.htm">Importance of Inheritance</a></b><br>The passage highlights the importance of inheritance and the role it plays in identity and belonging. As Christians, we have an inheritance in Christ that is eternal and secure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail.htm">Attention to Detail</a></b><br>The meticulous recording of boundaries shows the importance of order and detail in God's plans. It encourages us to be diligent and attentive in our own lives, trusting that God cares about the specifics.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_responsibility.htm">Community and Responsibility</a></b><br>The division of land required cooperation and responsibility among the tribes. Similarly, we are called to work together in our communities, respecting boundaries and responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jericho_mentioned_in_joshua_16_1.htm">How can Jericho be mentioned again (Joshua 16:1) if Joshua 6 supposedly left the city in total ruins?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_list_towns_israelites_didn't_occupy.htm">Why does Joshua 16:5-9 list towns that some excavations claim were never fully occupied by Israelites at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'adam'_in_hosea_6_7_an_anachronism.htm">In Hosea 6:7, is the reference to 'Adam' a historical anachronism, and can it be confirmed or disproven archeologically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_rebuilding_jericho_curse_hiel's_kids.htm">(1 Kings 16:34) What evidence is there that rebuilding Jericho specifically caused the curse on Hiel's children, or is this event merely symbolic legend?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the border went out towards the sea.</span> Or, "and the western border." <span class="cmt_word">On the north side.</span> Or, "northward." Apparently a line is drawn from the sea, which (ver. 3) is given as the termination of the southern boundary to Michmethah, near Shechem (<a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Joshua 17:7</a>). Knobel thinks that Michmethah (the signification of which is perhaps <span class="accented">hiding place</span>) was upon the watershed, and thus served as a dividing point. <span class="cmt_word">Went about.</span> Rather, <span class="accented">deflected.</span> The border ran m a northeasterly direction to Michmethah. It then bent back and ran in a southeasterly direction to Jericho. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/16-6.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">and out</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָצָ֨א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward the Sea.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּ֗מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">From Michmethath</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמִּכְמְתָת֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miḵ·mə·ṯāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4366.htm">Strong's 4366: </a> </span><span class="str2">Michmethath -- a place in southeast Ephraim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the north</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצָּפ֔וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - 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">it</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגְּב֛וּל</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turned</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָסַ֧ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·saḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eastward</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְרָ֖חָה</span> <span class="translit">(miz·rā·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward Taanath-shiloh</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁלֹ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ši·lōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8387.htm">Strong's 8387: </a> </span><span class="str2">Taanath-shiloh -- perhaps 'approach to Shiloh', a city of Ephraim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and passed by</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָבַ֣ר</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">it</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹת֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Janoah</span><br /><span class="heb">יָנֽוֹחָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·nō·w·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3239.htm">Strong's 3239: </a> </span><span class="str2">Janoah -- a place in Northern Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the east.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמִּזְרַ֖ח</span> <span class="translit">(mim·miz·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/16-6.htm">OT History: Joshua 16:6 The border went out westward at Michmethath (Josh. 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