And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of Entappuah.
The territory of Manasseh stretched from Asher to Michmethah, which is near Shechem. The boundary line continued to the right toward the people living in En-tappuah.
This verse describes the geographical boundaries of the land given to the tribe of Manasseh when the Israelites settled in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from the account of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered it under Joshua's leadership. The tribe of Manasseh was one of Joseph's sons, and they received territory on both sides of the Jordan River. These detailed boundary descriptions were important for establishing clear ownership and preventing disputes between tribes.
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