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
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the land of Canaan among the twelve tribes after their conquest, as part of fulfilling God's promise to give them an inheritance. This verse specifically describes the boundaries of the territory assigned to the tribe of Manasseh, mentioning key locations like Asher, Michmethah, Shechem, and Entappuah. These allocations reflected the orderly distribution of land to ensure each tribe could settle and thrive in the Promised Land.
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