The children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, “Why have you given me just one lot and one part for an inheritance, since we are a numerous people, because the LORD has blessed us so far?”
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 14. Spoke. Septuagint “contradicted Josue.” In effect, they spoke with a good deal of emotion.—Portion. Hebrew “cord.” Calmet.—They addressed themselves to the general, before their territory was divided. Masius.—Or they insinuate that the portion allotted to them both, would scarcely suffice for one tribe, and there was but little room for them to enlarge their dominion by subduing the Chanaanites, as the rest might do. Manasses was most concerned, as his numbers had increased 20,500 since he left Egypt, while his brother had diminished. Numbers 26:34. Calmet.—But then he had an extensive country on the other side of the Jordan. Bible.