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The Math of the Twelve Tribes
Commentators explain that this verse solves a numbers problem. To maintain twelve tribal land allotments after setting the tribe of Levi aside for priestly service, God elevated Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, to be heads of their own tribes. This fulfilled Jacob's prophecy and gave Joseph the 'double portion' that typically went to the firstborn, a right Reuben had forfeited.
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 14:1–5
19th Century
Bishop
(Joshua 14-19, inclusive).
And these are the countries which ... Eleazar ... and Joshua ... distributed. Here w…
John Calvin
On Joshua 14:4
16th Century
Theologian
They gave no part unto the Levites, etc. It is repeated here for the third time regarding the Levites that they were not included in the n…
John Gill
On Joshua 14:4
17th Century
Pastor
For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and
Ephraim
For the birthright b…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 14:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites must occupy the new conquests. Canaan would have been subdued in vain if it had not been inhabited. Yet not every man could go and s…