Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Joshua said to the tribes of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—"You are numerous and very powerful. You will have not only one allotment New Living Translation Then Joshua said to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, the descendants of Joseph, “Since you are so large and strong, you will be given more than one portion. English Standard Version Then Joshua said to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh, “You are a numerous people and have great power. You shall not have one allotment only, Berean Standard Bible So Joshua said to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—“You have many people and great strength. You shall not have just one allotment, King James Bible And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot only: New King James Version And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—saying, “You are a great people and have great power; you shall not have only one lot, New American Standard Bible But Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh, saying, “You are a numerous people and have great power; you shall not have one lot only, NASB 1995 Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh, saying, “You are a numerous people and have great power; you shall not have one lot only, NASB 1977 And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh, saying, “You are a numerous people and have great power; you shall not have one lot only, Legacy Standard Bible Then Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh, saying, “You are a numerous people and have great power; you shall not have one lot only, Amplified Bible Joshua said to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and to Manasseh, “You are a numerous people and have great power; you shall not have only one lot, Christian Standard Bible So Joshua replied to Joseph’s family (that is, Ephraim and Manasseh), “You have many people and great strength. You will not have just one allotment, Holman Christian Standard Bible So Joshua replied to Joseph’s family (that is, Ephraim and Manasseh), “You have many people and great strength. You will not have just one allotment, American Standard Version And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power; thou shalt not have one lot only: Contemporary English Version "Your tribes do have a lot of people," Joshua admitted. "I'll give you more land. Your tribes are powerful, English Revised Version And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot only: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Joshua said to the descendants of Joseph, [the tribes of] Ephraim and Manasseh, "You are an important and very powerful people. One region is really not enough for you. Good News Translation Joshua said to the tribes of Ephraim and West Manasseh, "There are indeed many of you, and you are very powerful. You shall have more than one share. International Standard Version So Joshua told the tribes of Joseph, which were Ephraim and Manasseh, "You're truly a numerous group, and you have great power. You are not to have only one allotment, Majority Standard Bible So Joshua said to the house of Joseph?to Ephraim and Manasseh??You have many people and great strength. You shall not have just one allotment, NET Bible Joshua said to the family of Joseph--to both Ephraim and Manasseh: "You have many people and great military strength. You will not have just one tribal allotment. New Heart English Bible Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, "You are a great people, and have great power. You shall not have one lot only; Webster's Bible Translation And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot only: World English Bible Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, that is, to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, “You are a numerous people, and have great power. You shall not have one lot only; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua speaks to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, “You [are] a numerous people, and have great power; you do not have [only] one lot, Young's Literal Translation And Joshua speaketh unto the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, 'Thou art a numerous people, and hast great power; thou hast not one lot only, Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will say to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Much people art thou, and great power to thee: and one lot shall not be to thee: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Josue said to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasses: Thou art a great people, and of great strength, thou shalt not have one lot only: Catholic Public Domain Version And Joshua said to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh: “You are a numerous people, and you have great strength. You shall not have only one lot. New American Bible Joshua therefore said to Ephraim and Manasseh, the house of Joseph, “You are a numerous people and very strong. You shall not have merely one share, New Revised Standard Version Then Joshua said to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh, “You are indeed a numerous people, and have great power; you shall not have one lot only, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and Manasseh, saying, You are a numerous people, and have a great power; if one portion is not enough for you, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua said to the house of Yoseph, to the children of Aphreim and Manasheh: “You are many people and you have a great army; if one portion is not enough for you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joshua spoke unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying: 'Thou art a great people, and hast great power; thou shalt not have one lot only; Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua said to the sons of Joseph, If thou art a great people, and hast great strength, thou shalt not have only one inheritance. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Manasseh's Inheritance…16“The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” 17So Joshua said to the house of Joseph— to Ephraim and Manasseh— “You have many people and great strength. You shall not have just one allotment, 18because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots and although they are strong, you can drive them out.”… Cross References Numbers 13:30 Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!” Deuteronomy 1:21 See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Joshua 14:12 Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.” Judges 1:27-28 At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely. 2 Samuel 5:6-7 Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 1 Chronicles 22:13 Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 54:2-3 “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. / For you will spread out to the right and left; your descendants will dispossess the nations and inhabit the desolate cities. Jeremiah 1:7-8 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Zechariah 4:6-7 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” Matthew 17:20 “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 21:21 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. Mark 11:23 “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. Luke 17:6 And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Treasury of Scripture And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, You are a great people, and have great power: you shall not have one lot only: Thou art a great Joshua 17:14 And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto? Jump to Previous Allotment Children Ephraim E'phraim House Joseph Joshua Lot Manasseh Manas'seh Numerous Power Powerful SpeakethJump to Next Allotment Children Ephraim E'phraim House Joseph Joshua Lot Manasseh Manas'seh Numerous Power Powerful SpeakethJoshua 17 1. The lot of Manasseh7. His coast 12. The Canaanites not driven out 14. The children of Joseph obtain another lot So Joshua said to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh— Joshua addresses the descendants of Joseph, specifically the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. Joseph was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were adopted by Jacob as his own, effectively giving Joseph a double portion among the tribes of Israel (Genesis 48:5). This double portion is significant as it reflects the blessing and favor Joseph received from his father. The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh were among the most prominent in Israel, with Ephraim often taking a leading role in the northern kingdom. This address by Joshua highlights the importance and influence of these tribes within the nation. “You have many people and great strength. You shall not have just one allotment, Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and distributing the land among the tribes. 2. House of Joseph Refers to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, who were given a significant inheritance in the Promised Land. 3. Ephraim and Manasseh The two tribes that descended from Joseph, each receiving a portion of land. They were known for their size and strength. 4. Allotment of Land The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, a significant event in the history of Israel as it fulfilled God's promise to Abraham. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allocation of land to Ephraim and Manasseh is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Recognizing and Utilizing God-Given Strengths Joshua acknowledges the strength and numbers of Ephraim and Manasseh, encouraging them to use their God-given resources effectively. The Importance of Unity and Cooperation The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh are reminded of their shared heritage and the need to work together to fully possess their inheritance. Trusting in God's Provision Despite challenges, the tribes are encouraged to trust in God's provision and step out in faith to claim what has been promised to them. Stewardship of God's Gifts The passage highlights the responsibility of stewarding the resources and blessings God has given, using them for His glory and the benefit of the community. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Joseph— יוֹסֵ֔ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites to Ephraim לְאֶפְרַ֥יִם (lə·’ep̄·ra·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory and Manasseh— וְלִמְנַשֶּׁ֖ה (wə·lim·naš·šeh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites “You have many רַ֣ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great people עַם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and great גָּדוֹל֙ (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent strength. וְכֹ֤חַ (wə·ḵō·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) You shall not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be just one אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first allotment, גּוֹרָ֥ל (gō·w·rāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting) Links Joshua 17:17 NIVJoshua 17:17 NLT Joshua 17:17 ESV Joshua 17:17 NASB Joshua 17:17 KJV Joshua 17:17 BibleApps.com Joshua 17:17 Biblia Paralela Joshua 17:17 Chinese Bible Joshua 17:17 French Bible Joshua 17:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 17:17 Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph (Josh. 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