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Joseph's Honored Place
Commentators explain that this verse marks the second major phase of land division. After Judah, the sons of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh) received their inheritance. This reflects the special honor God gave to Joseph, whose 'birthright' was distinct from Judah's role as the tribe of rulers. They received a prime portion of land in the center and north of Canaan.
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 16:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
The lot of the children of Joseph. —The order of precedence among the tribes of Israel was always Judah first and the sons of Jose…
John Gill
On Joshua 16:4
17th Century
Pastor
So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their
inheritance .
] As it fel…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 16:1–10
17th Century
Minister
This and the following chapter should not be separated. They detail the allotments for Ephraim and Manasseh, the children of Joseph. Next to Judah,…