Joshua 17:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 17:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 17:2 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 17:2 — KJV
“There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families. Abiezer: also called, Jeezer”
— Joshua 17:2 (KJV)
Joshua 17:2 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 17:2
“These are the sons of Gilead: of Jeezer, the family of the Jeezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites: Jeezer: also called Abiezer”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:2: also, abiezer, helek
“Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:2: manasseh, families, hepher
“And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees. brought...: Heb. born”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:2: also, children, manasseh
“These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthalhites: of Becher, the family of the Bachrites: of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites. Becher: also called, Bered”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:2: also, families, these
“And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spake before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:2: children, manasseh, families
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