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Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.
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God's Complete Dominion
Commentators explain that by naming territories east (Gilead, Manasseh) and west (Ephraim, Judah) of the Jordan, God is declaring His total ownership and sovereign control over all His promised land. This is a powerful affirmation that every part of the kingdom belongs to Him and is secure under His rule.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine - This means that My dominion or authority is extended over these regions: Gilead, Manasseh, E…
19th Century
Anglican
Gilead and Manasseh on the east of Jordan, and Ephraim and Judah on the west, are employed to denote the whole dominion.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Gilead [is] mine This is particularly mentioned, because over this Abner made Ishbosheth king, ([Reference 2 Samuel …
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