Joshua 17:14

KJV

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?

— Joshua 17:14, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Joshua Chapter 17 connects to 8 cross-references. The remaining half-tribe of Manasseh receives ten portions in Cisjordan plus the Transjordanian allotment; Zelophehad's daughters receive portions as commanded. The sons of Joseph complain their allotment is insufficient given their large numbers; Joshua tells them to clear the forested …

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Other Translations

ASV

And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one part for an inheritance, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as hitherto Jehovah hath blessed me?

YLT

And the sons of Joseph speak with Joshua, saying, `Wherefore hast thou given to me an inheritance--one lot and one portion, and I a numerous people? hitherto hath Jehovah blessed me.'

BBE

Then the children of Joseph said to Joshua, Why have you given me only one part and one stretch of land for my heritage? For through the blessing given to me by the Lord up to now, I am a great people.

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