1. And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel, {fell: Heb. went forth} →

Well, folks, it looks like Joshua 16 is a real snooze-fest. It's all about the land that was given to the descendants of Joseph. Yup, it's another chapter about the Israelites carving out their little slice of the Promised Land. →

Joe: So this is Joshua chapter 16, right? Bible Expert: Yes, that’s right. Joe: Alright so what’s it all about? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter the Lord sets out the borders of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. →

Alex: So, what brings you to Jeopardy today? Contestant: Well, I thought I'd take this opportunity to tell you about the Bible, specifically the book of Joshua chapter 16! Alex: [Sighs] Alright, I suppose. →

Listen up, maggots! Joshua 16 is about the boundaries and allotment of two of the tribes of Israel, Ephraim and Manasseh. The eastern border of the two tribes is from the Jordan River to the sea. The southern border is from the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. →

Batman: "Greetings, Robin! We've arrived at the chapter of Joshua, chapter 16. It appears to be a very important chapter in the Bible, as it outlines the land that was to be divided among the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, the two sons of Joseph. →

Listen, Jack, no malarkey! Here's the deal: Joshua 16 is all about the land that the Lord is giving to the half-tribe of Manasseh. They get a huge chunk of land that's east of the Jordan River, with some of the tribal boundaries given in detail. →

In Joshua 16 we have an amazing story. It's a bigly story. The people of Joseph, they have tremendous land, much more than many other people. They have the cities of Bethel and Luz and many more. It's a great thing. →

Peter (as narrator): "In Chapter 16 of the Book of Joshua, we see the tribes of Joseph divided into two: Ephraim and Manasseh. They were given land on either side of the Jordan river, and they built up their cities and towns. →