Joshua 16:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 16:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 16:6 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanaths..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 16:6 — KJV
“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;”
— Joshua 16:6 (KJV)
Joshua 16:6 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 16:6
“And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:6: border, went, toward
“And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:6: border, went, sea
“And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: side of the sea: Heb. shoulder of the sea”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:6: border, sea, side
“Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:6: border, went, side
“Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:6: north, side, about
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