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 ]