And the coast descended unto the river Kanah, southward of the river: these cities of Ephraim are among the cities of Manasseh: the coast of Manasseh also was on the north side of the river, and the outgoings of it were at the sea:
The boundary went down to the Kanah River, with the river running south of it. These cities that belonged to Ephraim were located within Manasseh's territory. Manasseh's boundary was on the north side of the river, and it extended all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.
This verse describes how the land boundaries were drawn between two tribes, with some cities of one tribe located within another tribe's territory.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered and settled in the Promised Land, Joshua led the division of the territory among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His promises. This verse specifically outlines the border between the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh along the River Kanah, highlighting how these allocations were made to prevent disputes and ensure each tribe received their allotted inheritance. These boundaries were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and order in the new homeland.
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