Southward it was Ephraim’s, and northward it was Manasseh’s, and the sea is his border; and they met together in Asher on the north, and in Issachar on the east.
The southern part belonged to Ephraim, and the northern part belonged to Manasseh, with the Mediterranean Sea as their western boundary. They bordered Asher to the north and Issachar to the east.
This verse is describing how the land was divided between two tribes - Ephraim got the south, Manasseh got the north, and they shared borders with other tribes.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's covenant promise to Abraham. This verse specifically outlines the borders of the tribe of Manasseh, showing how their land extended southward to Ephraim, northward to Asher, eastward to Issachar, and westward to the sea, reflecting the careful allocation of inheritance to ensure each tribe's settlement. These divisions were essential for establishing a stable society in Canaan, fulfilling God's directive for the tribes to possess and cultivate their allotted portions.
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