Yehoshua Perek 17

Yehoshua Perek 17
Sefer Yehoshua is taught by Mr. Jesse Salem; Founder of Tanach Study

Continuing the territory of Joseph’s sons, the Nabi moves on the half of the Tribe of Menashe that did not settle in Trans-Jordan. Elazar the Kohen Gadol and Yehoshua were now approached by the daughters of Selofhad. You may recall that these five women approached Moshe in Parashat Pinhas, saying that their deceased father had no sons. G-d instructed Moshe that they should inherit their father’s portion in Eres Yisrael. At this time, that promise was fulfilled. The Tribe of Menashe, accompanied by Ephraim, complained to Yehoshua that the land they received was not sufficient, since they were a very large Tribe. During the time between the first census taken in the desert and entering the Land, Menashe had grown more than any other Tribe. They may have expected Yehoshua’s sympathy, as he was from Ephraim, but the division of land was ordained by G-d. Yehoshua suggested that they clear some forest land in their territory. The Tribes of Joseph’s sons balked out of fear of the Canaanite forces there. Yehoshua assured them that they would be victorious, despite the enemy’s chariots.

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