The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. Cross References Genesis 41:51 Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, "God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father's household." Genesis 46:20 Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. Genesis 48:1 Some time later Joseph was told, "Your father is ill." So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Genesis 48:5 And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. Numbers 26:28 The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 Chronicles 30:1 Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. Treasury of Scripture For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part to the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance. the children Genesis 48:5 1 Chronicles 5:1,2 save cities Joshua 21:2-42 Numbers 35:2-8 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 |
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