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Joshua 15:9 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Joshua 15:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 15 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjathjearim:”
Joshua 15:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 15:9
And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjath-jearim. The boundary continues from Jerusalem's heights to the Fountain of Nephtoah (מֵי נֶפְתּוֹחַ, "Waters of Opening/Unfolding"), likely the spring at modern Lifta northwest of Jerusalem. Water sources were crucial landmarks in the semi-arid hill country, making springs natural and stable boundary markers. Access to water meant survival, and spring locations were jealously guarded and precisely remember...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 15:9
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“and all Israel”
“and went out to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah;”
“and encamped in Kiriath Jearim”
“and went with all the people who were with him”
“and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon”