Joshua 16:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 16:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 16:2 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 16:2 — KJV
“And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,”
— Joshua 16:2 (KJV)
Joshua 16:2 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 16:2
“And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which is Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Atarothadar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Bethhoron.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:2: bethel, luz, ataroth
“And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah; methoar: or, which is drawn”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:2: goeth, passeth, along
“And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. Bethel: that is, The house of God”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:2: bethel, luz
“So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, that is, Bethel, he and all the people that were with him.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:2: bethel, luz
“Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn into the fields, or into the vineyards; we will not drink of the waters of the well: but we will go along by the king's high way, until we be past thy borders.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:2: along, borders
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