Joshua 18:18
New International Version
It continued to the northern slope of Beth Arabah and on down into the Arabah.

New Living Translation
From there it passed along the north side of the slope overlooking the Jordan Valley. The border then went down into the valley,

English Standard Version
and passing on to the north of the shoulder of Beth-arabah it goes down to the Arabah.

Berean Standard Bible
Then it went on to the northern slope of Beth-arabah and went down into the valley.

King James Bible
And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah:

New King James Version
Then it passed along toward the north side of Arabah, and went down to Arabah.

New American Standard Bible
And it continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward, and went down to the Arabah.

NASB 1995
It continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward and went down to the Arabah.

NASB 1977
And it continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward, and went down to the Arabah.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then it continued to the side in front of the Arabah northward and went down to the Arabah.

Amplified Bible
It continued to the north to the side opposite [Beth-] Arabah and went down to the Arabah.

Christian Standard Bible
Then it went north to the slope opposite the Arabah and proceeded into the plains.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then it went north to the slope opposite the Jordan Valley and proceeded into the valley.

American Standard Version
and it passed along to the side over against the Arabah northward, and went down unto the Arabah;

Contemporary English Version
The border ran along the hillside north of Beth-Arabah, then down into the Jordan River valley.

English Revised Version
and it passed along to the side over against the Arabah northward, and went down unto the Arabah:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then it continues on to the north side of the slope facing the plains and down into the plains.

Good News Translation
and passed north of the ridge overlooking the Jordan Valley. It then went down into the valley,

International Standard Version
and proceeded north of the slope of Beth-arabah down to the Arabah.

Majority Standard Bible
Then it went on to the northern slope of Beth-arabah and went down into the valley.

NET Bible
It crossed to the slope in front of the Arabah to the north and descended into the Arabah.

New Heart English Bible
And it passed on to the north to the shoulder of Beth Arabah, and went down to the Arabah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And passed along towards the side over against Arabah northward, and went down to Arabah:

World English Bible
It passed along to the side opposite the Arabah northward, and went down to the Arabah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and passed over to the side in front of the Arabah northward, and gone down to Arabah;

Young's Literal Translation
and passed over unto the side over-against Arabah northward, and gone down to Arabah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And it passed over to the shoulder of the front of the desert north, and came down to Araboth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it passeth along to the hills that are over against the ascent of Adommim: and it goeth down to Abenboen, that is, the stone of Been the son of Ruben: and it passeth on the north side to the champaign countries; and goeth down into the plain,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it passes through to the hills that are opposite the region of the Ascent of Adummim. And it descends to Abenboen, that is, so the stone of Bohan, the son of Reuben. And it continues on, at the northern side, to the plains. And it descends into the flatlands.

New American Bible
across the northern flank of the Arabah overlook, down into the Arabah.

New Revised Standard Version
and passing on to the north of the slope of Beth-arabah it goes down to the Arabah;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And passed along towards the side which is opposite the plain northward, and went down to the plain;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it passed on the side next to the valleys from the north and came down to the plain
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it passed along to the side over against the Arabah northward, and went down unto the Arabah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and shall proceed to Galiloth, which is in front by the going up of Aethamin; and they shall come down to the stone of Baeon of the sons of Ruben; and shall pass over behind Baetharaba northward, and shall go down to the borders behind the sea northward.

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Context
Benjamin's Inheritance
17From there it curved northward and proceeded to En-shemesh and on to Geliloth facing the Ascent of Adummim, and continued down to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. 18Then it went on to the northern slope of Beth-arabah and went down into the valley. 19The border continued to the northern slope of Beth-hoglah and came out at the northern bay of the Salt Sea, at the mouth of the Jordan. This was the southern border.…

Cross References
Numbers 34:11
then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth.

Joshua 15:6
went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.

Joshua 16:1-3
The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. / It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. / Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.

Joshua 19:12
From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.

Ezekiel 47:15-17
This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, / Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. / So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 3:17
The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east.

1 Kings 4:12
Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;

1 Chronicles 6:78
From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah,

Isaiah 33:21
But there the Majestic One, our LORD, will be for us a place of rivers and wide canals, where no galley with oars will row, and no majestic vessel will pass.

Matthew 4:13
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,

Mark 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.

Luke 5:1-3
On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat.

John 6:1
After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).

John 21:1
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:


Treasury of Scripture

And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down to Arabah:

Arabah.

Joshua 15:6,61
And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben: …

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Joshua 18
1. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh
2. The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts
10. Joshua distributes it by lot
11. The lot and border of Benjamin
21. Their cities














Then it went along
This phrase indicates a continuation of the boundary description for the land allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. The Hebrew root for "went along" is "עָבַר" (avar), which means to pass over or through. This conveys the idea of movement and transition, reflecting the Israelites' journey and the fulfillment of God's promises as they take possession of the land. It is a reminder of God's faithfulness in guiding His people through their journey, both physically and spiritually.

to the northern slope
The "northern slope" refers to a specific geographical feature that helps define the boundary. The Hebrew word for "slope" is "כָּתֵף" (katef), which can also mean shoulder or side. This imagery of a shoulder suggests strength and support, symbolizing the protection and stability that God provides to His people. The northern direction often signifies a place of prominence or importance, indicating the strategic and blessed nature of the land given to Benjamin.

and went down
The phrase "went down" is derived from the Hebrew "יָרַד" (yarad), meaning to descend. This descent can symbolize humility and submission, as the Israelites acknowledge God's sovereignty in their lives. It also reflects the physical topography of the land, emphasizing the diversity and richness of the territory that God has provided for His people.

into the Arabah
The "Arabah" is a desert region, part of the Great Rift Valley, extending from the Sea of Galilee to the Gulf of Aqaba. The Hebrew word "עֲרָבָה" (arabah) signifies a dry or barren place. Despite its arid nature, the Arabah is a testament to God's provision, as it borders the fertile Jordan Valley. This juxtaposition of barrenness and fertility serves as a metaphor for the spiritual journey, where God transforms desolation into abundance. It reminds believers of the hope and renewal found in God's promises, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then it went on
וְעָבַ֛ר (wə·‘ā·ḇar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the northern
צָפ֑וֹנָה (ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

slope
כֶּ֥תֶף (ke·ṯep̄)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything

of
מוּל־ (mūl-)
Preposition
Strong's 4136: Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite

Beth-arabah
הָֽעֲרָבָ֖ה (hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee

and went down
וְיָרַ֖ד (wə·yā·raḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

into the valley.
הָעֲרָבָֽתָה׃ (hā·‘ă·rā·ḇā·ṯāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee


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