Joshua 17:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead and Bashan, which were on the other side Jordan;”
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Read Full Chapter →Manasseh receives ten portions west of the Jordan, in addition to Gilead and Bashan to the east.
What Does Joshua 17:5 Mean?
Because the daughters of Zelophehad now hold land alongside the sons, the western allotment to Manasseh comes to ten portions. This is in addition to Gilead and Bashan, the territory already granted on the eastern side of the Jordan to Machir's descendants.
The arithmetic of the land carries a deeper note. The inheritance expands to make room for those who would have been excluded, and the tribe is the fuller for it. When the people honor what God has commanded, no one is diminished; the whole community is enlarged. The careful counting shows a God who measures out His gifts so that every rightful heir finds a place within the promise.
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What does Joshua 17:5 mean?
Manasseh receives ten portions west of the Jordan, in addition to Gilead and Bashan to the east.