from the sons of Joseph: a leader from the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod,
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
- KJV The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
- BSB Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;
- NASB Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
- NLT Manasseh son of Joseph Hanniel son of Ephod
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Quick answer
Hanniel son of Ephod is named as prince of Manasseh, of the children of Joseph, for the division. He represents the half-tribe settling west of the Jordan.
Overview
Manasseh and Ephraim descended from Joseph, who received a double portion through his two sons (Genesis 48). This western half of Manasseh receives its leader, distinct from the eastern half already settled. The careful accounting honors the fulfillment of the blessing given to Joseph's line.
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