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The border went down to the brook of Kanah, southward of the brook: these cities belonged to Ephraim among the cities of Manasseh: and the border of Manasseh was on the north side of the brook, and the goings out of it were at the sea:
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Complex, Interwoven Borders
Commentators explain that the border between Ephraim and Manasseh was complex. Some cities located geographically within Manasseh's territory were actually given to the tribe of Ephraim. This shows a deliberate and detailed plan for how the tribes would inhabit the land, even if the arrangement seems confusing at first.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These cities ... - The text is possibly corrupt. The intention seems to be to state that the cities lying south of the river, though within …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the coast descended unto the river Kanah, southward of the river The same mention…
There was strong fellowship between Manasseh and Ephraim. Although each tribe had its inheritance, they were nonetheless expected to intermingle wi…
