Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.
The firstborn
General references
Bible References
The firstborn
Genesis 41:51
Joseph named his firstborn son Manasseh, because God helped him forget all his troubles and all about his father's family.
Genesis 46:20
In Egypt, Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph by Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest from the city of On.
Genesis 48:18
He said to his father: That is not right, Father! This is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.
Deuteronomy 21:17
He should acknowledge the firstborn son of the unloved wife. And give him a double portion of all that he has. He is the beginning of his strength. The right of the firstborn belongs to him.
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Numbers 32:39
The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead. They captured it and forced out the Amorites who were there.