But he rejected Joseph’s descendants; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph, and didn’t choose the tribe of Ephraim,
- KJV Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:
- BSB He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.
- NKJV Moreover He rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,
- NASB He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,
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Quick answer
God rejected the tribe of Joseph and Ephraim for leadership. He set aside the northern prominence.
Overview
God 'didn't choose the tribe of Ephraim,' which had held leadership during the Shiloh era. This sovereign choice redirected Israel's hope and worship southward. It illustrates God's freedom to elect according to His purpose, preparing the way for His chosen line in Judah.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Sam 6:21They sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kiriath Jearim, saying, “The Philistines have brought back Yahweh’s ark. Come down, and bring it up to yourselves.”
- 2 Sam 6:2David arose, and went with all the people who were with him, from Baale Judah, to bring up from there God’s ark, which is called by the Name, even the name of Yahweh of Armies who sits above the cherubim.
- 2 Sam 6:17They brought in Yahweh’s ark, and set it in its place, in the middle of the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before Yahweh.
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