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Now to the one half-tribe of Manasseh Moses had given [inheritance] in Bashan; but to the other half gave Joshua among their brothers beyond the Jordan westward; moreover when Joshua sent them away to their tents, he blessed them,
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Repetition with a Purpose
Commentators note that the Bible sometimes repeats information, as seen here with the division of Manasseh. This isn't a mistake but a feature of ancient Hebrew writing. It was done to make each section of the story complete and understandable on its own, ensuring the reader has all the necessary context for the current event.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The insertion of this explanation about the half tribe, and the repetition of Joshua’s farewell, are examples of a marked characteristic of very an…
19th Century
Anglican
Joshua blesses the half tribe of Manasseh that lived on the west of Jordan.
(Joshua 22:7) When Joshua sent them away also to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now to the [one] half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses has given [possession] in Bashan…
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