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Joshua 17:8 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Joshua 17:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 17 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim;”
Joshua 17:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 17:8
Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim—This verse illustrates the complexity of tribal boundaries, with territorial overlaps creating potential for either cooperation or conflict. The region of Tappuah (Tappuach, תַּפּוּחַ, meaning "apple" or "quince") belonged to Manasseh, but the city of Tappuah itself was assigned to Ephraim. Such arrangements were common in the allotments, with cities sometimes belonging to one tribe while surrounded by another's territory.The situation reflects the intermingled settlement pattern and...
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Cross-References for Joshua 17:8
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“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.”
“and En Gannim”
“one; the king of Hepher”
“and Beth Tappuah”