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;
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of inheritance and rest in Joshua.
Glossary
- Ataroth-addar Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Atara.
- Upper Beth-horon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Beit Ur al Fauqa.