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Numbers 26:28 Cross-References

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The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim.

Numbers 26:28 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 26:28

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Josepheleventh-born son of Jacob and Rachel (GEN 30:24)
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Manassehfirstborn son of Joseph (GEN 41:51)
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Ephraimsecond son of Joseph (GEN 41:52)

Commentary on Numbers 26:28

The sons of Joseph after their families were Manasseh and Ephraim (בְּנֵי יוֹסֵף)—Joseph's tribal inheritance was uniquely divided between his two sons, fulfilling Jacob's deathbed adoption and blessing (Genesis 48:5). This gave Joseph a double portion (חֵלֶק הַבְּכוֹרָה), the birthright forfeited by Reuben, making Joseph's descendants the most numerous and powerful tribal bloc.The census lists Manasseh first despite Ephraim's precedence in blessing, reflecting Manasseh's larger population (52,700 vs 32,500). Together they totaled 85,200, nearly matching Judah's 76,500. This prominence foresha...

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