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Moses gave [inheritance] to the half-tribe of Manasseh: and it was for the half-tribe of the children of Manasseh according to their families.

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A Record of Faithfulness

Commentaries explain that this verse is part of a larger, systematic record. Moses is shown faithfully completing the task of allotting land to the tribes east of the Jordan, as detailed in other books like Numbers and Deuteronomy. This highlights the importance of fulfilling God's commands in an orderly and thorough manner.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 13:8–33

18th Century

Theologian

The writer adds to the command of God (Joshua 13:1–7) a statement that the other two and a half tribes had already had their inheritanc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 13:15–33

19th Century

Bishop

DESCRIPTION OF THE TERRITORY DISTRIBUTED BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN

(Joshua 13:15–33).

Reuben.…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 13:29

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses gave [inheritance] to the half tribe of Manasseh,
&c.] Whether at their request or of himself, there being…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 13:7–33

17th Century

Minister

The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that each person should know what belongs to them, and not take what belongs to an…