By the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the west side, Reuben, one portion.
Parallel translations
- KJV And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben.
- BSB Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.
- NKJV by the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, one section for Reuben;
- NASB Beside the border of Ephraim, from the east side to the west side, Reuben, one portion.
- NLT and then Reuben,
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Josh 13:15–21Moses gave to the tribe of the children of Reuben according to their families.
- Gen 49:3–4“Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.
- Gen 29:32Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she named him Reuben. For she said, “Because Yahweh has looked at my affliction. For now my husband will love me.”
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