Verse 2

The southern border extended from Bethel to Luz, and crossed to Arkite territory at Ataroth.

Referenced Verses

  • Josh 18:13 : 13 It then crossed from there to Luz, to the slope of Luz to the south(that is, Bethel), and descended to Ataroth Addar located on the hill that is south of lower Beth Horon.
  • Gen 28:19 : 19 He called that place Bethel, although the former name of the town was Luz.
  • Judg 1:22-26 : 22 Partial Success When the men of Joseph attacked Bethel, the LORD was with them. 23 When the men of Joseph spied out Bethel(it used to be called Luz), 24 the spies spotted a man leaving the city. They said to him,“If you show us a secret entrance into the city, we will reward you.” 25 He showed them a secret entrance into the city, and they put the city to the sword. But they let the man and his extended family leave safely. 26 He moved to Hittite country and built a city. He named it Luz, and it has kept that name to this very day.
  • 2 Sam 16:16 : 16 When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite came to Absalom, Hushai said to him,“Long live the king! Long live the king!”
  • 1 Chr 27:33 : 33 Ahithophel was the king’s adviser;Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.