And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them.
The descendants of Joseph also went up to attack Bethel, and the LORD was with them.
This verse shows that the tribe of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh) also fought to conquer their promised territory, and God was helping them succeed.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which follows the conquest of Canaan led by Joshua, the Israelite tribes were continuing to secure their allotted territories from the remaining Canaanite inhabitants. The house of Joseph refers to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, who were descendants of Joseph and assigned lands in central Canaan, and this verse describes their military action against the city of Bethel. It highlights God's active support for the Israelites as they carried out His command to possess the land.
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