Joshua 14:4
“For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim,.... For the birthright being forfeited by Reuben, was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The children of Joseph were two tribes - This was ascertained by the prophetic declaration of their grandfather Jacob,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 14:1-5
The historian, having in the foregoing chapter given an account of the disposal of the countries on the other side…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For the children of Joseph There would have been only eight tribes and a half left, but the two sons of Joseph, Manasseh…
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