Joshua 17:1

There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.

Cross-reference

Joshua 22:7 Historical context

Joshua 22:7 recalls the half-tribe of Manasseh receiving Gilead and Bashan, then being sent home.

Genesis 41:51 Historical context

Genesis 41:51 records the naming of Manasseh, explaining why he is Joseph's firstborn, as referenced in Joshua 17:1.

Genesis 46:20 Historical context

Genesis 46:20 lists Manasseh and Ephraim as Joseph's sons, providing the genealogy behind Joshua 17:1.

Genesis 48:18 Historical context

Genesis 48:18 shows Joseph correcting Jacob’s blessing, emphasizing Manasseh as the firstborn, consistent with Joshua 17:1.

Genesis 50:23 Historical context

Genesis 50:23 mentions Machir, son of Manasseh, who is the recipient of Gilead in Joshua 17:1.

Numbers 26:29 Historical context

Numbers 26:29 lists the clans of Manasseh, including Machir and Gilead, directly connecting to Joshua 17:1's allotment.

Numbers 27:1 Historical context

Numbers 27:1 traces the lineage of Zelophehad through Machir and Manasseh, linking to the family line in Joshua 17:1.

Numbers 32:33 Historical context

Numbers 32:33 describes Moses granting the same Transjordan lands to half-Manasseh, the inheritance given here.

Numbers 32:39 Historical context

Numbers 32:39 recounts Machir's conquest of Gilead, which leads to the allotment described in Joshua 17:1.

Numbers 32:40 Historical context

Numbers 32:40 records Moses giving Gilead to Machir, directly matching the inheritance described here for Manasseh's clan.

Deuteronomy 3:13–15 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:13-15 recounts Moses giving Gilead and Bashan to Machir and half-Manasseh, exactly paralleling this allotment.

1 Chronicles 7:14 provides the same genealogical note that Machir was Manasseh's son, affirming the tribal lineage.

Deuteronomy 3:15 states 'To Machir I gave Gilead,' a nearly identical statement to the inheritance recorded here.

Ezekiel 48:4 describes Manasseh's allotment in the prophetic vision, parallel to the historical allotment.

1 Chronicles 12:31 lists the half-tribe of Manasseh with 18,000 named, adding detail about that tribal group.

Psalm 60:7 Allusion

Psalm 60:7 poetically declares God's ownership of Gilead and Manasseh, echoing the allotment.