Joshua, 16

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Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Joseph, Ephraim and West Manasseh.

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The Inheritance of Joseph

1 And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel,

2 And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,

3 And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea.

4 So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.

5 And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was thus: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was Atarothaddar, unto Bethhoron the upper;

6 And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanathshiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;

7 And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.

8 The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.

9 And the separate cities for the children of Ephraim were among the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages.

10 And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.

Commentary

Joshua 16 is a chapter that focuses on the allotment of land to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph. This chapter is significant because it marks the first time that the two tribes are given their own land, separate from the other tribes of Israel. The chapter begins with the Lord instructing Joshua to divide the land between the two tribes. The land is divided according to the inheritance of Joseph's sons, with Ephraim receiving the northern portion and Manasseh receiving the southern portion. The boundaries of the land are then described in detail, with the cities and towns of each tribe being listed. The chapter then goes on to describe the cities that were given to the Levites, who were not given any land of their own. The Levites were given cities within the land of the two tribes, so that they could serve as priests and teachers to the people. Finally, the chapter ends with a reminder that the Lord had promised to give the land to the Israelites, and that they should be faithful to Him and keep His commandments. This is an important reminder for us today, as we are called to be faithful to God and keep His commandments. In conclusion, Joshua 16 is an important chapter in the Bible, as it marks the first time that the two tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh are given their own land. It also serves as a reminder to us today to be faithful to God and keep His commandments.