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and by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these lived the children of Joseph the son of Israel.
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The Heirs of Joseph
Commentators clarify that the phrase "children of Joseph" at the end of the verse refers to the combined tribes of Ephraim (mentioned in v. 28) and Manasseh. This verse lists Manasseh's key cities, which together with Ephraim's territory formed the extensive inheritance of Joseph's descendants.
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19th Century
Bishop
THE BOUNDS OF EPHRAIM AND WEST MANASSEH (1 Chronicles 7:28–29).
Compare 1 Chronicles 6:54 and follo…
17th Century
Pastor
And by the borders of the children of Manasseh Of the half tribe of Manasseh on this side Jordan: near to them the Ephrai…
Minister
No account is given here of either Zebulun or Dan. We can assign no reason why they alone should be omitted; but it is the disgrace of the tribe of…