Discuss Joshua 17

Hello, Ray,

Manasseh and Ephraim were the sons of Joseph. Joseph died in Egypt and these two sons remained with the Israelites and produced generation upon generation along with the tribes of the other sons of Jacob. When the time of slavery was up and God delivered the Israelites from Egypt, led them for 40 years in the wilderness, and brought them into the promised land, the land was divided into allotments for each of the 12 sons of Joseph. Manasseh and Ephraim were each given an allotment of land- a double portion according to the blessing given them by Jacob. It seems that was given a portion that was divided into two separate parcels of land, therefore, half a portion-Bashan and Gilead east of the Jordan, and another portion on the west of the Jordan. See Joshua 17:1-18

Lately I've seen many interesting artifacts being found in Israel, including amazing finds of Biblical text, it led me to looking into Israel Antiquities online, something like "Israel Watchman", & other links. I believe I ran across creditable maps in those searches. I wasn't looking for maps at that time so I just kept looking. Hopefully these are helpful hints. If you don't find any, I can try a search for you.

There seems to be several times that occurs throughout the Bible, Is it to show us to view each person individually? Several were opposites, yet similar; is that to inspire us to be our best? Luke 7:19-28,

Interestingly Saul, Saul/Paul, 1 Samuel 15, Acts 13:9, Saul continued to do wickedly, Saul/Paul repentantly changed Acts 8,

Tamar, Tamar, 2 Samuel 13, 2 Samuel 13:19-20, Genesis 38, 1 Chronicles 2:4, Ruth 4:12,

Manasseh, Manasseh: Joshua 17:1-18, Genesis 48:14,20, 2 Chronicle 30:11, Psalms 108:8, Jeremiah 15:4, 2 Chronicles 33:1, Isaiah 9:28, 2 Chronicles 33:10,22,

Lazarus, Lazarus, John 11, John 12:10, John 12:1-3, Luke 16:20, was one rich one poor?

Etc.

Hi Donald , I only ever read physical books , I have a few different Bibles and they all have maps in . Different ones in each , they are lovely .

I find an ancient map of Palestine on Google, and lay it next to my Bible so I can see descriptions of the Bible next to the map.

It's tedious but very interesting!

I have to remind myself Israel is only 9+ miles wide.

Is there a map of all the places with current names showing the lands and borders as spoken in the book of Joshua? How does it correspond to the current Israel?

There is more land to be possessed, but you have to go and possess it instead of complaining.

I wanted to clarify,I understand that it was promised to them,its just father has done so much and so have these prophets and along the way it just seemed like it wasn't good enough for some of them,maybe I'm being to cruical,it just seems like there is so much land,they chose to NOT drive out places,and probably took up room others were using,but they didn't seem 2 complain,I mean no disrespect..

I'm glad that Joshua tries to be fair,just as Moses and God had suggested to divided equally,and the land was divided by the amount of people per household,but there are times I feel like they complain alot,like not being greatful for what they have,maybe speak to the others they traveled with and see if they would consider coexisting together,IDK,it just seems there is problem after problem,IMND.