Joshua 18:16

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

ثُمَّ يَنْزِلُ الحَدُّ إلَى أسفَلِ الجَبَلِ المُقَابِلِ لِوَادِي ابْنِ هِنُّومَ الوَاقِعِ إلَى الشِّمَالِ مِنْ وَادِي رِفَائِيمَ، وَيَنْزِلُ إلَى وَادِي ابْنِ هِنُّومَ جَنُوبَ طَرَفِ اليَبُوسِيِّينَ وَيَنْزِلُ إلَى عَيْنِ رُوجَلَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a border that runs through several locations near Jebusi. It goes down a mountain, through a valley, and ends at a spring called Enrogel. There's no specific speaker; it's part of the detailed description of land division in Joshua's time.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're drawing a line on a map to show where one person's yard ends and another's begins. This verse is like that, but it's describing a really big line that goes through mountains and valleys, past a big spring of water, to show where different tribes can live.

Historical Background

Joshua 18:16 is from the Book of Joshua, likely written between 1400 and 1300 BCE. It was written by Joshua or someone who knew him, for the Israelites, detailing the land division after they conquered Canaan. The text reflects the complex geography and tribal divisions of the region.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of clear boundaries and the significance of landmarks in our lives. Think of times when you've had to set boundaries in a relationship or project, and how specific markers or points can help define these limits.

Topics

• boundaries
• geography
• land division
• tribal territories
• Israelite conquest
• Joshua

Related Verses

• Numbers 34:1-12
• Joshua 15:8
• Ezekiel 47:19
• Matthew 19:28
• Ezekiel 48:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the valley of Hinnom mentioned?

The valley of Hinnom was a significant geographical feature used to mark boundaries and was also known for its association with unpleasant events in Israelite history.

What is the significance of Jebusi?

Jebusi is an early name for Jerusalem, showing its importance even before it became the capital of Israel. The verse uses it as a reference point for the boundary line.

How does this relate to land division?

This verse is part of a larger section detailing the division of land among the Israelite tribes after their conquest of Canaan, emphasizing the importance of clear boundaries.

Why is Enrogel important?

Enrogel, a spring, is a critical landmark used to define the border, highlighting the significance of water sources in ancient land divisions.