ma.a.phel denotes the darkness placed between Israel and the Egyptians in Joshua 24:7.

The attested use denotes darkness as a barrier placed between Israel and the Egyptians in Joshua 24:7.

1. Darkness placed between opposing groups · dominant

   In Joshua 24:7, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the clause describing darkness placed between “you and the Egyptians”; the APB renders the clause, “he placed darkness between you and the Egyptians.”

   Joshua 24:7

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Joshua 24:7, the APB presents the clause as “he placed darkness between you and the Egyptians.” The verse is read as a whole.