Joshua 15:9The border extended from the top of the mountain to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of Mount Ephron; and the border extended to Baalah (the same is Kiriath Jearim);
The setting
Judean hills, ~1400 BC. The boundary curves through mountain springs and ancient cities, including Baalah (Kiriath Jearim) which will later house God's ark, near modern Abu Ghosh, Israel.
The emotion here: wonder at God's detailed provision and care
The original word
maayan (מַעְיַן) — spring, fountain, source of living water
Why it matters
Kiriath Jearim housed the ark of the covenant for 20 years after the Philistines returned it
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 15:9
This obscure border town becomes central to Israel's worship when it houses God's presence
Common misconceptionThese seem like random place names, but many became significant worship centers where God's presence dwelt.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 15:9
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 15:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 15:9 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include boundaries, inheritance. Notable phrases: border extended; spring of waters.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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