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Josué, 17

1. kai egeneto ta oria fulhV uiwn manassh oti outoV prwtotokoV tw iwshf tw macir prwtotokw manassh patri galaad anhr gar polemisthV hn en th galaaditidi kai en th basanitidi

1. cecidit autem sors tribui Manasse ipse est enim primogenitus Joseph Machir primogenito Manasse patri Galaad qui fuit vir pugnator habuitque possessionem Galaad et Basan

2. kai egenhqh toiV uioiV manassh toiV loipoiV kata dhmouV autwn toiV uioiV iezer kai toiV uioiV kelez kai toiV uioiV iezihl kai toiV uioiV sucem kai toiV uioiV sumarim kai toiV uioiV ofer outoi oi arseneV kata dhmouV autwn

2. et reliquis filiorum Manasse juxta familias suas filiis Abiezer et filiis Elech et filiis Esrihel et filiis Sechem et filiis Epher et filiis Semida isti sunt filii Manasse filii Joseph mares per cognationes suas

3. kai tw salpaad uiw ofer ouk hsan autw uioi all' h qugatereV kai tauta ta onomata twn qugaterwn salpaad maala kai noua kai egla kai melca kai qersa

3. Salphaad vero filio Epher filii Galaad filii Machir filii Manasse non erant filii sed solæ filiæ quarum ista sunt nomina Maala et Noa Egla et Melcha et Thersa

4. kai esthsan enantion eleazar tou ierewV kai enantion ihsou kai enantion twn arcontwn legousai o qeoV eneteilato dia ceiroV mwush dounai hmin klhronomian en mesw twn adelfwn hmwn kai edoqh autaiV dia prostagmatoV kuriou klhroV en toiV adelfoiV tou patroV autwn

4. veneruntque in conspectu Eleazari sacerdotis et Josue filii Nun et principum dicentes Dominus præcepit per manum Mosi ut daretur nobis possessio in medio fratrum nostrorum deditque eis juxta imperium Domini possessionem in medio fratrum patris earum

5. kai epesen o scoinismoV autwn apo anassa kai pedion labek ek thV galaad h estin peran tou iordanou

5. et ceciderunt funiculi Manasse decem absque terra Galaad et Basan trans Jordanem

6. oti qugatereV uiwn manassh eklhronomhsan klhron en mesw twn adelfwn autwn h de gh galaad egenhqh toiV uioiV manassh toiV kataleleimmenoiV

6. filiæ enim Manasse possederunt hereditatem in medio filiorum ejus terra autem Galaad cecidit in sortem filiorum Manasse qui reliqui erant

7. kai egenhqh oria uiwn manassh dhlanaq h estin kata proswpon uiwn anaq kai poreuetai epi ta oria epi iamin kai iassib epi phghn qafqwq

7. fuitque terminus Manasse ab Aser Machmathath quæ respicit Sychem et egreditur ad dextram juxta habitatores fontis Taffuæ

8. tw manassh estai kai qafeq epi twn oriwn manassh toiV uioiV efraim

8. etenim in sorte Manasse ceciderat terra Taffuæ quæ est juxta terminos Manasse filiorum Ephraim

9. kai katabhsetai ta oria epi faragga karana epi liba kata faragga iarihl tereminqoV tw efraim ana meson polewV manassh kai oria manassh epi ton borran eiV ton ceimarroun kai estai autou h diexodoV qalassa

9. descenditque terminus vallis Harundineti in meridiem torrentis civitatum Ephraim quæ in medio sunt urbium Manasse terminus Manasse ab aquilone torrentis et exitus ejus pergit ad mare

10. apo liboV tw efraim kai epi borran manassh kai estai h qalassa oria autoiV kai epi ashr sunayousin epi borran kai tw issacar ap' anatolwn

10. ita ut ab austro sit possessio Ephraim et ab aquilone Manasse et utramque claudat mare et coniungantur sibi in tribu Aser ab aquilone et in tribu Isachar ab oriente

11. kai estai manassh en issacar kai en ashr baiqsan kai ai kwmai autwn kai touV katoikountaV dwr kai taV kwmaV authV kai touV katoikountaV mageddw kai taV kwmaV authV kai to triton thV nafeta kai taV kwmaV authV

11. fuitque hereditas Manasse in Isachar et in Aser Bethsan et viculi ejus et Jeblaam cum villulis suis et habitatores Dor cum oppidis suis habitatores quoque Hendor cum villulis suis similiterque habitatores Thanach cum villulis suis et habitatores Mageddo cum viculis suis et tertia pars urbis Nofeth

12. kai ouk hdunasqhsan oi uioi manassh exoleqreusai taV poleiV tautaV kai hrceto o cananaioV katoikein en th gh tauth

12. nec potuerunt filii Manasse has subvertere civitates sed cœpit Chananeus habitare in terra ista

13. kai egenhqh kai epei katiscusan oi uioi israhl kai epoihsan touV cananaiouV uphkoouV exoleqreusai de autouV ouk exwleqreusan

13. postquam autem convaluerunt filii Israël subiecerunt Chananeos et fecerunt sibi tributarios nec interfecerunt eos

14. anteipan de oi uioi iwshf tw ihsou legonteV dia ti eklhronomhsaV hmaV klhron ena kai scoinisma en egw de laoV poluV eimi kai o qeoV euloghsen me

14. locutique sunt filii Joseph ad Josue atque dixerunt quare dedisti mihi possessionem sortis et funiculi unius cum sim tantæ multitudinis et benedixerit mihi Dominus

15. kai eipen autoiV ihsouV ei laoV poluV ei anabhqi eiV ton drumon kai ekkaqaron seautw ei stenocwrei se to oroV to efraim

15. ad quos Josue ait si populus multus es ascende in silvam et succide tibi spatia in terra Ferezei et Rafaim quia angusta est tibi possessio montis Ephraim

16. kai eipan ouk arkesei hmin to oroV to efraim kai ippoV epilektoV kai sidhroV tw cananaiw tw katoikounti en autw en baiqsan kai en taiV kwmaiV authV en th koiladi iezrael

16. cui responderunt filii Joseph non poterimus ad montana conscendere cum ferreis curribus utantur Chananei qui habitant in terra campestri in qua sitæ sunt Bethsan cum viculis suis et Jezraël mediam possidens vallem

17. kai eipen ihsouV toiV uioiV iwshf ei laoV poluV ei kai iscun megalhn eceiV ouk estai soi klhroV eiV

17. dixitque Josue ad domum Joseph Ephraim et Manasse populus multus es et magnæ fortitudinis non habebis sortem unam

18. o gar drumoV estai soi oti drumoV estin kai ekkaqarieiV auton kai estai soi kai otan exoleqreushV ton cananaion oti ippoV epilektoV estin autw su gar uperiscueiV autou

18. sed transibis ad montem et succides tibi atque purgabis ad habitandum spatia et poteris ultra procedere cum subverteris Chananeum quem dicis ferreos habere currus et esse fortissimum



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Footnotes:

17:1-2 - The inheritance of the tribe of Manasseh is highlighted, showing the division of the land according to God's leadership. This emphasizes the importance of obedience to divine directives in the conquest and distribution of the promised land (see also Numbers 34:13-15 and Deuteronomy 1:38).

17:3-6 - Zelophehad's daughters claim their inheritance, representing the inclusion and consideration of women's needs in Israelite society. This narrative is an example of the social justice God desires in His people (see also Numbers 27:1-7 and Galatians 3:28).

17:7-10 - The description of Manasseh's borders highlights the diversity of the land and God's providence in providing space for each tribe. This reflects the importance of identity and heritage in a community context (see also Exodus 23:30 and Psalm 16:6).

17:11-13 - Despite their inheritance, Manasseh's descendants face difficulties in conquering the Canaanite cities. The narrative illustrates the ongoing struggle of God's people against opposition, reminding us that God's promises often require effort and faith (see also Romans 8:37 and 2 Timothy 4:7).

17:14-18 - The complaint of Joseph's sons about the insufficiency of their inheritance reveals their need for more land. Joshua's response emphasizes that they must conquer the mountains and difficult areas, reminding them that faith and action are essential to obtaining God's promises (see also Philippians 4:13 and Hebrews 11:32-34).

Verses related to Josué, 17:

Joshua chapter 17 continues to describe Manasseh's inheritance. What challenges arise in land distribution? This detailed text recounts the allocation to Manasseh, including the inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters. The chapter explores themes of justice, gender equality in inheritance, and the challenges of possessing the promised land. Joshua 17 also reports the request for more territory made by Joseph's sons. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the complex themes of this instructive chapter.

Numbers 27:1-7: "The daughters of Zelophehad [...] approached [...] and said: [...] 'Why would our father's name be eliminated from his clan for not having had a son? Give us property among our father's brothers.' [...] The Lord said to Moses, 'What the daughters of Zelophehad are saying is fair.'" - This passage provides the context for the inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters mentioned in Joshua 17:3-6.

1 Chronicles 7:14: "The sons of Manasseh: Asriel, whom his Aramean wife bore; she also gave birth to Machir, the father of Gilead." - This verse provides additional genealogical information about the tribe of Manasseh, whose heritage is described in Joshua 17.

Judges 1:27: "Manasseh did not expel the inhabitants of Bethshean [...] because the Canaanites were determined to live in that region." - This passage refers directly to Joshua 17:12-13, showing the continuity of the Canaanite presence in the lands of Manasseh.

Psalms 80:2: "Before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh, awaken your power; come save us." - This psalm mentions Manasseh along with other tribes, reflecting the continuing importance of the tribal divisions established in Joshua 17.

Ezekiel 48:4: "Along the border of Naphtali, from the east side to the west side, Manasseh will have a portion;" - This prophetic vision of Ezekiel echoes the division of the land described in Joshua 17, reaffirming the continuing importance of tribal inheritance.

FAQ:

What was decided about the division of land for the tribe of Manasseh?

The tribe of Manasseh was given territory stretching from the northern side of Ephraim to the Jordan River. Manasseh had a larger portion because he was the firstborn of Joseph’s tribe. (Joshua 17:1-2)

What was the complaint of Zelophehad's daughters?

The daughters of Zelophehad asked for an inheritance in the promised land because their father died without sons. Moses, following God's command, granted them the inheritance. (Joshua 17:3-4)

How was the tribe of Manasseh divided among the cities?

The tribe of Manasseh was divided among the cities of various families, with some lands being allocated to the clans of Manasseh, while others were shared with Ephraim. (Joshua 17:7-11)

What did God say about the cities of Joseph's sons?

God warned Joseph's sons (Ephraim and Manasseh) to drive the Canaanites out of their allotted land, even though they were facing hardship. (Joshua 17:12-13)

Why did Joseph's sons complain to Joshua?

They complained that they felt they had received less land than they should have. Joshua encouraged them to expand their borders and face hardships to conquer more land. (Joshua 17:14-18)


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