Chapter 16 highlights the land given to the families of the tribe of Ephraim and West Manasseh. “The allotment to the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan River near Jericho, east of the waters of Jericho, through the wilderness and into the hill country of Bethel. From Bethel (that is, Luz) it ran over to Ataroth in the territory of the Arkites. Then it descended westward to the territory of the Japhletites as far as Lower Beth-horon, then to Gezer and on over to the Mediterranean Sea.” (Joshua 16:1-3)
The rest of the chapter identifies the specific land given to the descendants of Joseph’s son, Ephraim. Their inheritance included Gezer, but the Canaanites of Gezer remain with the people of Ephraim, and are living as slaves because Ephraim was unable to drive out the Canaanites.
Lord, thank you for your Word today! We are nothing without you. We love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.