Mizpeh 2
Mizpeh 2 (Biblical Place • Lachish • 31.565°N, 34.847°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:38 (identified with Lachish ). Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Biblical Textual Criticism: Papyri, Uncials & Manuscript Families—Historical and scientific consensus that over 5,800 Greek NT manuscripts, ancient versions (Syriac Peshitta, Old Latin, Coptic, Vulgate), and early patristic quotations preserve the pristine original text of the NT with >99% substantial fidelity. Minor variant debates (e.g. Pericope Adulterae John 7:53–8 :11, Longer Ending of Mark 16:9-20 , Comma Johanneum 1 John 5:7-8 ) are evaluated via transparent canons of textual criticism.
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Mizpeh 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:38 (identified with Lachish ).) Mizpeh 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:26 (identified with Mizpah 3 ).) Mizpeh 3 (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 22:3 (identified with Kir ).) Ramath-mizpeh (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 13:26 (identified with Ramoth-gilead ).)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Joshua 15:38 : "And Dilean , and Mizpeh , and Joktheel ,"; Joshua 18:26 : "And Mizpeh , and Chephirah , and Mozah ,"; Judges 11:29 : "Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead , and Manasseh , and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead , and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the childre...". Related canonical books and chapters: 1 Samuel 22 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 22 (23 verses)), Daniel 2 ( Daniel • Chapter 2 (49 verses)), Job 25 ( Job • Chapter 25 (6 verses)).