XVI. INHERITANCE OF JOSEPH — _i.e.,_ of Ephraim and Manasseh (Joshua 16:1 to Joshua 18:1, inclusive). (1) THE LOT OF THE CHILDREN OF JOSEPH. — The order of precedence among the tribes of Israel was always Judah first and the sons of Joseph second. In the words of 1 Chronicles 5:2, “Judah prevailed a... [ Continue Reading ]
_(_5-8_)_ THE BORDER (of Ephraim’s inheritance) ON THE EAST SIDE. — The words “on the east side” are not easy to understand. If Ataroth-addar is rightly identified as _Ed-Dârieh,_ and Mickmethah as the plain of _Mukhnah,_ then the line from Ataroth-addar and Beth-horon to Michmethah is a line runnin... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SEPARATE CITIES FOR THE CHILDREN OF EPHRAIM WERE AMONG THE INHERITANCE OF THE CHILDREN OF MANASSEH; and Joshua 17:10 : _“_Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher, Beth-shean,” &c. This fact would manifestly tend to produce a _solidarity_ among the several tribes, and to prevent disunion by creatin... [ Continue Reading ]
THEY DRAVE NOT OUT. — The failure of Ephraim here is noticed, as was the failure of Judah above (Joshua 15:63).... [ Continue Reading ]