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The Borders of the Brother Tribes
Commentators explain that this verse outlines the territories for the sons of Joseph. Ephraim's land was south of the river Kanah, while Manasseh's was to the north. Their shared western border was the Mediterranean Sea, and their territory extended to meet the tribe of Asher on the north and Issachar on the east, providing a clear geographical map of their inheritance.
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 17:10
18th Century
Theologian
Southward — that is, of the river Kanah.
Render it as: they (that is, the two kindred tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, the no…
John Gill
On Joshua 17:10
17th Century
Pastor
Southward [it was] Ephraim's, and northward [it was] Manasseh's As Ephraim lay to the south of Manasseh, Manasseh lay to …
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 17:7–13
17th Century
Minister
There was strong fellowship between Manasseh and Ephraim. Although each tribe had its inheritance, they were nonetheless expected to intermingle wi…