Joshua 21:25Out of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Taanach with its suburbs, and Gath Rimmon with its suburbs; two cities.
The setting
Canaan, ~1400 BC. The half-tribe of Manasseh west of the Jordan gives two cities to the Levites. This tribe was split — half stayed east of Jordan with their cattle, half crossed over. Now both halves contribute to supporting the priestly tribe.
The emotion here: appreciative recognition of faithful contribution despite limitations
The original word
maḥăṣîṯ (מַחֲצִית) — literally 'the half,' emphasizing this tribe's unique divided status in Israel
Why it matters
Manasseh was the only tribe intentionally divided across both sides of the Jordan River
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 21:25
Even though they're called 'half-tribe,' they still fulfilled their full obligation to support the Levites
Common misconceptionPeople think 'half-tribe' means they were less important or less blessed, but they actually received inheritance on both sides of the Jordan — double portion, not half measure.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 21:25
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 21:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 21:25 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include tribal allocation, inheritance. Notable phrases: half-tribe of Manasseh; two cities.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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