They married those from the families of the sons of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained with the tribe of the family of their father.
Parallel translations
- WEB They were married into the families of the sons of Manasseh the son of Joseph. Their inheritance remained in the tribe of the family of their father.
- KJV And they were married into the families of the sons of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained in the tribe of the family of their father.
- BSB They married within the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained within the tribe of their father’s clan.
- NKJV They were married into the families of the children of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained in the tribe of their father’s family.
- NLT They married into the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. Thus, their inheritance of land remained within their ancestral tribe.
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Quick answer
By marrying within Manasseh, the daughters kept their inheritance in their father's tribe. The command's purpose was faithfully fulfilled.
Overview
The daughters married into the families of Manasseh, ensuring their inheritance remained within their ancestral tribe just as God intended. This outcome confirms the wisdom and effectiveness of God's command in preserving tribal allotments. The resolution closes the matter on a note of obedience and order, showing God's law working to protect His people's God-given inheritance.
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