Joshua 17:2

Authorized King James Version

There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַ֠יְהִי

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

מְנַשֶּׁ֧ה

H4519

of Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

הַנּֽוֹתָרִים֮

H3498

There was also a lot for the rest

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃

H4940

by their families

a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אֲבִיעֶ֜זֶר

H44

of Abiezer

abiezer, the name of two israelites

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

חֵ֗לֶק

H2507

of Helek

chelek, an israelite

#10

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#11

אַשְׂרִיאֵל֙

H844

of Asriel

asriel, the name of two israelites

#12

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#13

שֶׁ֔כֶם

H7928

of Shechem

shekem, the name of a hivite and two israelites

#14

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#15

חֵ֖פֶר

H2660

of Hepher

chepher, a place in palestine

#16

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#17

שְׁמִידָ֑ע

H8061

of Shemida

shemida, an israelite

#18

אֵ֠לֶּה

H428

these or those

#19

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#20

מְנַשֶּׁ֧ה

H4519

of Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

#21

בֶּן

H1121

and for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#22

יוֹסֵ֛ף

H3130

of Joseph

joseph, the name of seven israelites

#23

הַזְּכָרִ֖ים

H2145

these were the male

properly, remembered, i.e., a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)

#24

לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃

H4940

by their families

a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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