Joshua 15:10
And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Beth–shemesh, and passed on to Timnah:
Cross-references
Joshua 21:16
Historical context
In Joshua 21:16, Beth-shemesh is listed as a Levitical city, confirming its role after the boundary mention.
Genesis 38:13
Historical context
Genesis 38:13 records Judah going to Timnah to shear sheep, the same Timnah on Judah's border.
1 Samuel 6:12–21
Historical context
1 Samuel 6:12-21 describes the Ark at Beth-shemesh, a city marking Judah's border in verse 10.
1 Samuel 6:9
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 6:9, Beth-shemesh is where the ark returns, a key event linked to this border city.
2 Samuel 6:2
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 6:2, David goes to Baale-judah (Kiriath-jearim), the same 'Jearim' from the boundary.
1 Chronicles 6:59
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 6:59, Beth-shemesh again appears as a Levitical city, reinforcing its assignment.
2 Chronicles 28:18
Historical context
In 2 Chronicles 28:18, Beth-shemesh is captured by Philistines, showing its later history.