KJV ORIGINAL
The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The leader representing the tribe of Manasseh (one of Joseph's descendants) was Hanniel, son of Ephod.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies Hanniel as the chosen leader who would represent the tribe of Manasseh in dividing up the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about appointing tribal leaders to help divide the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes after they conquered it. The tribe of Manasseh was one of two tribes that came from Joseph's sons, along with Ephraim. These leaders were responsible for ensuring each tribe received their proper inheritance of land as God had promised.
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