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href="/bsb/joshua/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So Manasseh and Ephraim, the descendants of Joseph, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This was the homeland allocated to the families of Joseph’s sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The people of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Joseph's sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, received this land as their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Joseph, the tribes of Ephraim and West Manasseh, received this land as their possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Manasseh and Ephraim, the descendants of Joseph, received their inheritance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joseph's descendants, Manasseh and Ephraim, were assigned their land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The people of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Joseph—Manasseh and Ephraim—inherit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Joseph -- Manasseh and Ephraim -- inherit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, will inherit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Manasses and Ephraim the children of Joseph possessed it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Manasseh and Ephraim, the sons of Joseph, possessed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Within the heritage of Manasseh and Ephraim, sons of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Josephites—Manasseh and Ephraim—received their inheritance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So the descendants of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the children of Yoseph inherited Manasheh and Aphrim<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasse, took their inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/16-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=4233" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/16.htm">Ephraim's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: wə·’ep̄·rā·yim (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">So Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Manasseh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Joseph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5157.htm" title="5157: way·yin·ḥă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to inherit (figurative) mode of descent), or to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or distribute, instate.">received their inheritance.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-52.htm">Numbers 26:52-56</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. / Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-13.htm">Numbers 34:13-15</a></span><br />So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. / For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. / These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</a></span><br />So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-8.htm">Deuteronomy 29:8</a></span><br />We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-8.htm">Joshua 13:8-14</a></span><br />The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: / The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, / and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Joshua 14:1-5</a></span><br />Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-7</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-51.htm">Joshua 19:51</a></span><br />These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">1 Chronicles 5:23-26</a></span><br />Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-81</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-14</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Ezekiel 48:23-29</a></span><br />As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/17-14.htm">Joshua 17:14</a></b></br> And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me <i>but</i> one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I <i>am</i> a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/16-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/16-1.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-20.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/13-32.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/joshua/15-20.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/16-1.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Received</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/17-2.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/joshua/17-8.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/17-14.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Received</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/16-1.htm">The general borders of the sons of Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">The border of the inheritance of Ephraim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/16-10.htm">The Canaanites of Gezer not conquered</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Ephraim and Manasseh,</b><br>Ephraim and Manasseh were the two sons of Joseph, born to him in Egypt. Their mother was Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. Jacob, their grandfather, adopted them as his own sons, giving them equal status with his other sons (<a href="/genesis/48-5.htm">Genesis 48:5</a>). This adoption effectively elevated them to the status of tribal patriarchs, each receiving a portion of the inheritance in the Promised Land. Ephraim and Manasseh are often mentioned together, reflecting their close relationship and shared heritage. The tribe of Ephraim would later become one of the most prominent tribes in Israel, often representing the northern kingdom.<p><b>the sons of Joseph,</b><br>Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, played a crucial role in the history of Israel. Sold into slavery by his brothers, he rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. His wisdom and leadership during a time of famine saved not only Egypt but also his own family, who came to live in Egypt. Joseph's faithfulness and integrity are celebrated throughout the biblical narrative. The blessing of his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, by Jacob, was a significant moment, as it ensured Joseph's legacy would continue through them. Joseph's life is often seen as a type of Christ, with parallels in suffering, exaltation, and salvation.<p><b>received their inheritance.</b><br>The inheritance of Ephraim and Manasseh was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land of Canaan. The division of the land among the tribes of Israel was a significant event, marking the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settlement in the Promised Land. The allocation of land to Ephraim and Manasseh is detailed in <a href="/joshua/16.htm">Joshua 16 and 17</a>. Ephraim's territory was centrally located, while Manasseh's was divided, with portions on both sides of the Jordan River. This inheritance was not just a physical possession but also a spiritual legacy, as it represented God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. The land was to be a place where the Israelites could live in obedience to God and serve as a light to the nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>One of the twelve sons of Jacob, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. His faithfulness and wisdom saved Egypt and his family from famine.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm">Manasseh</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Joseph, Manasseh was one of the tribes of Israel. His descendants received a portion of the land on both sides of the Jordan River.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>The second son of Joseph, Ephraim's descendants became a prominent tribe in Israel. The tribe of Ephraim was known for its strength and leadership.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>Refers to the allocation of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. This was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants, which the Israelites were to inhabit after their exodus from Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The allocation of land to Manasseh and Ephraim is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Just as Manasseh and Ephraim received their inheritance due to their lineage, Christians inherit spiritual blessings through their relationship with Christ. Reflect on the spiritual heritage you are passing on to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, though distinct, were part of the larger community of Israel. Similarly, the body of Christ is diverse yet unified in purpose and mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_god's_gifts.htm">Stewardship of God's Gifts</a></b><br>The land was a gift from God, and the tribes were responsible for stewarding it well. Consider how you are stewarding the gifts and resources God has entrusted to you.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_ephraim.htm">What is the Tribe of Ephraim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_josh._16_1-4_boundaries_match_archaeology.htm">How do the boundary descriptions in Joshua 16:1-4 align with archaeological findings that suggest inconsistent Israelite settlement patterns in this region?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_'iron_chariots'_anachronistic.htm">Joshua 17:16, 18: Are 'chariots of iron' an anachronism for the Bronze Age timeline, suggesting historical inaccuracy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/genesis_48__ephraim_manasseh_tribal_fit.htm">Genesis 48 - How does the inclusion of Ephraim and Manasseh as tribes align with the tribal lists elsewhere in the Bible, and does it create any contradictions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/16-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Ephraim</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶפְרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ep̄·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Manasseh,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joseph,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">received their inheritance.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּנְחֲל֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yin·ḥă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5157.htm">Strong's 5157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/16-4.htm">OT History: Joshua 16:4 The children of Joseph Manasseh and Ephraim (Josh. 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