Joshua 17:5 cpdv — And by lot, there fell ten portions to Manasseh, aside from the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And by lot, there fell ten portions to Manasseh, aside from the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan. "

— Joshua 17:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 17 — Context

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and to the rest of the sons of Manasseh, according to their families: to the sons of Abiezer, and to the sons of Helek, and to the sons of Asriel, and to the sons of Shechem, and to the sons of Hepher, and to the sons of Shemida. These are the sons of Manasseh, the son of Joseph, the males, by their families.

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Yet truly, Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but only daughters, whose names are these: Mahlah and Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah.

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And they went before the sight of Eleazar, the priest, and Joshua, the son of Nun, and the leaders, saying: “The Lord instructed by the hand of Moses that a possession ought to be given to us, in the midst of our brothers.” And so, he gave to them, in accord with the order of the Lord, a possession in the midst of the brothers of their father.

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And by lot, there fell ten portions to Manasseh, aside from the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan.

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And so the daughters of Manasseh possessed an inheritance in the midst of his sons. But the land of Gilead fell by lot to the sons of Manasseh that were left.

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And the border of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethath, which looks out toward Shechem. And it goes out, to the right, beside the inhabitants of the Fountain of Tappuah.

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For by lot, there also fell to Manasseh the land of Tappuah, which is beside the borders of Manasseh, and which belongs to the sons of Ephraim.

Joshua 17:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 17:5 say?
Joshua 17:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And by lot, there fell ten portions to Manasseh, aside from the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan. ”
Where is Joshua 17:5 in the Bible?
Joshua 17:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 17, verse 5.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 17:5.
What translation should I read Joshua 17:5 in?
Joshua 17:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 17:5?
Joshua 17:5 reads (CPDV): “And by lot, there fell ten portions to Manasseh, aside from the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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