The border; the utmost bounds of the whole land. Shall inherit; that is, shall divide for inheritance to the tribes of Israel. According to the twelve tribes: as it was at first divided into twelve portions, so now again. Joseph; that is, the two sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, and this pursuant of their adoption by Jacob, as well as in fulfilling the will of Jacob, who gave Joseph a double share.

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