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Joshua 17:13-15
Contemporary English Version
Joshua 17:13-15
Contemporary English Version
13 When the Israelites grew stronger, they made the Canaanites in these towns work as their slaves, though they never did force them to leave.
Joseph's Descendants Ask for More Land
14 One day the Joseph tribes[a] came to Joshua and asked, “Why didn't you give us more land? The Lord has always been kind to us, and we have too many people for this small region.”
15 Joshua replied, “If there's not enough room for you in the hill country of Ephraim, then go into the forest that belonged to the Perizzites and the Rephaim.[b] Clear out the trees and make more room for yourselves there.”
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Joshua 17:13-15
New International Version
Joshua 17:13-15
New International Version
13 However, when the Israelites grew stronger, they subjected the Canaanites to forced labor but did not drive them out completely.(A)
14 The people of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one allotment and one portion for an inheritance? We are a numerous people, and the Lord has blessed us abundantly.”(B)
15 “If you are so numerous,” Joshua answered, “and if the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go up into the forest(C) and clear land for yourselves there in the land of the Perizzites(D) and Rephaites.(E)”
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