Joshua 14:4 meaning and explanation

The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds.

Joshua 14:4, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse explains how the land was divided among the tribes after the conquest of Canaan. Joseph's descendants received a double share through his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which kept the number of landholding tribes at twelve even though Levi received no territory.

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