Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, by R.A. Torrey, [ca. 1880], at sacred-texts.com
Joshua Chapter 17
Overview
Jos 17:1, The lot of Manasseh; Jos 17:7, His coast; Jos 17:12, The Canaanites not driven out; Jos 17:14, The children of Joseph obtain another lot.
the firstborn: Gen 41:51, Gen 46:20, Gen 48:18; Deu 21:17
Machir: Gen 50:23; Num 26:29, Num 27:1, Num 32:39, Num 32:40; Jdg 5:14; Ch1 2:23, Ch1 7:14, Ch1 7:15
Gilead: Num 26:29, Num 32:33, Num 32:40; Deu 3:13-15
the rest: Num 26:29-32
the children: Jdg 6:11, Jdg 8:2; Ch1 7:18
Abiezer: Num 26:30, Jeezer
children of Asriel: Num 26:31
children of Hepher: Num 26:32
Num 26:33, Num 27:1, Num 36:2-11
Eleazar: Jos 14:1; Num 34:17-29
The Lord commanded: Num 27:6, Num 27:7; Gal 3:28
ten portions: As there were six sons and five daughters, among whom this division was to be made, there should be eleven portions, but Zelophehad, son of Hepher, having left five daughters in his place, neither he nor Hepher is reckoned. The lot of Manasseh therefore was divided into ten parts; five for the five sons of Gilead, Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, and Shemida; and five for the five daughters of Zelophehad, Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Jos 17:2, Jos 17:3, Jos 17:14
beside: Jos 13:29-31; Num 32:30-42
Asher: Eusebius says this was a town in his time not far from Neapolis, towards Scythopolis or Bethshan; between which towns it is also placed by the old Jerusalem Itinerary.
Michmethah: Situated, probably, east of Shechem, though its precise situation, as well as that of many others, cannot, at this distance of time, be ascertained. Many of these towns were small, and we may rationally conclude, slightly built; and consequently have perished more than two thousand years ago. It would therefore be useless now to look for such places; though in many instances, their ancient names have been preserved, and their sites identified. Several towns even in England, mentioned by Cesar and other ancient writers, are no longer discernible; several have changed their names, and not a few their situation. Jos 16:6-8
Shechem: Jos 20:7, Jos 21:21, Jos 24:1, Jos 24:32; Gen 34:2, Gen 37:12, Gen 37:14; Jdg 9:1; Kg1 12:1, Kg1 12:25; Ch1 6:67
of Tappuah: Jos 12:17, Jos 15:34, Jos 15:53, Jos 16:8
river Kanah: or, brook of reeds, The brook Kanah seem to be what is now called Nahr el Kasab, which falls into the Mediterranean a few miles south of Cesarea of Palestine, mentioned by the Hon. C. L. Irby, and J. Mangles. Jos 16:8
these cities: Jos 16:9
the outgoings: Jos 16:3, Jos 16:8, Jos 19:29
the sea: The Mediterranean
Manasseh: Jos 16:9; Ch1 7:29; Beth-shean, the Scythopolis of the Greek and Roman writers, was situated in the plain of Jordan, west of that river, 120 furlongs (south) from Tiberias, according to Josephus, and 600 furlongs (north) from Jerusalem (2; Mac Ch1 12:29). It was the largest city of the Decapolis, and the only one on that side of Jordan. It is now called Bisan, 8 hours or 24 miles from Tiberias; and described by Dr. Richardson, exclusive of its ruins, as a "collection of miserable hovels, containing 200 inhabitants." Sa1 31:10, Sa1 31:12, Beth-shan, Kg1 4:12
Ibleam: Kg2 9:27; Ch1 6:70, Bileam
Dor: Dor, according to Eusebius, was situated on the Mediterranean, nine miles from Cesarea Palestine, towards Carmel. The village of Tortura, four leagues north of Cesarea, is supposed to nearly occupy it site. Jos 12:23; Jdg 1:27; Kg1 4:11
Megiddo: Jdg 1:27, Jdg 5:19; Kg1 4:12, Kg1 9:15; Kg2 9:27, Kg2 23:29, Kg2 23:30; Ch2 35:22; Zac 12:11
Jos 15:63, Jos 16:10; Exo 23:29-33; Num 33:52-56; Jdg 1:27, Jdg 1:28; Rom 6:12-14
waxen strong: Jdg 1:28; Sa2 3:1; Eph 6:10; Phi 4:13; Pe2 3:18
put the: Jos 16:10; Deu 20:11-18; Jdg 1:30, Jdg 1:33, Jdg 1:35; Ch2 8:7, Ch2 8:8
one lot: Gen 48:22; Num 26:34-37; Deu 33:13-17
a great: Gen 48:19, Gen 49:22-26
If thou be: Luk 12:48
the Perizzites: Gen 13:7; Exo 33:2; Ezr 9:1
giants: or, Rephaims, Gen 14:5, Gen 15:20; Sa2 5:18, Sa2 5:22
chariots: Jos 17:18; Jdg 1:19, Jdg 4:3
Bethshean: Jos 17:11; Kg1 4:12
Jezreel: Jos 19:18; Jdg 6:33; Kg1 4:12, Kg1 18:46, Kg1 21:1, Kg1 21:23; Kg2 9:10, Kg2 9:37; Hos 1:4, Hos 1:5
Thou art a great: Jos 17:14
the mountain: Jos 17:15, Jos 15:9, Jos 20:7
for thou shalt: Jos 11:4-6, Jos 13:6; Num 14:6-9; Deu 20:1-4; Psa 27:1, Psa 27:2; Isa 41:10-16; Isa 51:12, Isa 51:13; Rom 8:31, Rom 8:37; Heb 13:6