Joshua 17:5
The Scripture
(5) And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead and Bashan, which were on the other side Jordan;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites finish their campaign in Canaan, driving out the remaining Amorite cities and securing the land for themselves. The narrative emphasizes that God has delivered the people as He promised, and there is no further need for war. The conquest is portrayed as a divine act completed, leaving the land ready for the promised inheritance.
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