Joshua 18:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 18:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 18:16 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 18:16 — KJV
“And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,”
— Joshua 18:16 (KJV)
Joshua 18:16 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 18:16
“And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:16: border, end, mountain
“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 18:16: border, before, valley
“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 18:16: border, end, lieth
“And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:16: mountain, before, valley
“So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:16: came, end, mountain
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