over the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;
Parallel translations
- WEB of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;
- KJV Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:
- BSB over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;
- NASB for the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; for the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;
- NLT Ephraim Hoshea son of AzaziahManasseh (west) Joel son of Pedaiah
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Hoshea led Ephraim, and Joel led the western half-tribe of Manasseh. It names the officers over these tribes.
Overview
Ephraim was overseen by Hoshea and the half-tribe of Manasseh by Joel. The careful distinction of Manasseh's halves reflects the tribe's division on both sides of the Jordan. The complete roster underscores the unity of Israel governed under one God-appointed king.
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