17:1 The tribe of Manasseh, Joseph’s firstborn son, was also allotted land. 4 The descendants of Makir, Manasseh’s firstborn and the father of Gilead, received land, for they were warriors. 5 They were assigned Gilead and Bashan. 6
1 tn Or “ascent.”
2 tn Heb “Their southern border was from the end of the Salt Sea, from the tongue that faces to the south.”
3 tn Heb “house.”
4 tn Heb “and the lot belonged to the tribe of Manasseh, for he was the firstborn of Joseph.”
5 tn Heb “to Makir, the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, for he was a man of war.”
6 tn Heb “Gilead and Bashan belonged to him.”
7 tn Heb “Have I not commanded you?” The rhetorical question emphasizes the importance of the following command by reminding the listener that it is being repeated.
8 tn Or perhaps, “don’t get discouraged!”
9 tn Heb “in all which you go.”