16:1 The allotment for Joseph began at the Jordan, east of the springs of Jericho, and went up from there through the desert into the hill country of Bethel.
16:2 It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz), crossed over to the territory of the Arkites in Ataroth,
16:3 descended westward to the territory of the Japhletites as far as the region of Lower Beth Horon and on to Gezer, ending at the Mediterranean Sea.
16:4 So Manasseh and Ephraim, the descendants of Joseph, received their inheritance.
16:5 This was the territory of Ephraim, according to its clans: The boundary of their inheritance went from Ataroth Addar in the east to Upper Beth Horon
16:6 and continued to the Mediterranean Sea. From Mikmethath on the north it curved eastward to Taanath Shiloh, passing by it to Janoah on the east.
16:7 Then it went down from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho and came out at the Jordan.
16:8 From Tappuah the border went west to the Kanah Ravine and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the Ephraimites, according to its clans.
16:9 It also included all the towns and their villages that were set aside for the Ephraimites within the inheritance of the Manassites.
16:10 They did not dislodge the Canaanites living in Gezer; to this day the Canaanites live among the people of Ephraim but are required to do forced labor.
Summary; Joshua chapter 16 is about the allotment of Manasseh and Ephraim. This chapter first describes the allotment of Joseph, which was a vast area of land.This started from the Jordan which was towards the east of Jericho where the springs are found. From there, Joseph’s allotment went up to the hill of the region called Bethel, and through the desert land. This area crossed the land territory which was inhabited by the Arkites, which was in Ataroth.
Closing Prayer; Heavenly Father, give us persistent winning courage as we go through this day. When we are tempted to give up, help us to keep going. Moreover, grant us a cheerful spirit when things don’t go our way. Also, give us the courage to do whatever needs to be done In Jesus name. Amen.
Prayer of Salvation: Which is how you ask to become a child of Our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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