Joshua 16:5
“And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was thus: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was Atarothaddar, unto Bethhoron the upper;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the border went out towards the sea,.... The Mediterranean sea:
to Michmethah on the north side; of the border,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Joshua 16:5-8
From the abrupt manner in which the statements are introduced, as well as from their imperfect character, there is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Ataroth-addar - See the note on Jos 16:2.
Beth-horon the upper - The situation of this town is little known. It was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 16:5-10
Here, 1. The border of the lot of Ephraim is set down, by which it was divided on the south from Benjamin and Dan, who…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Joshua 16:5-10
The Inheritance of the Tribe of Ephraim
5. And the border The border given is not traced out with the same completeness…