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Joshua 17:1 (NIV2010)

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¹ This was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph's firstborn, that is, for Makir, Manasseh's firstborn. Makir was the ancestor of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because the Makirites were great soldiers.

Definition(s):
Bashan (Beh-shan): in the tooth, in ivory
Bashan (Ba-shan): in the tooth, in ivory
Gilead (Gil-ee-ad): the heap or mass of testimony
Manasseh (Man-ass-e): forgetfulness; he that is forgotten