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THE HOUSE OF JOSEPH

Text: Joshua 16-17
26 July 2010

THE HOUSE OF JOSEPH
Joshua 16:1, 4; Genesis 48-49

1. Ephraim Joshua 16:5-10

a) Inheritance given

b) But the Canaanites of Gezer were not driven out

c) They dwelt among the Ephraimites as ‘forced labourers’ Joshua 16:10b

2. Manasseh Joshua 17:1-13

a) Inheritance given

b) Canaanite Inhabitants of certain cities were not driven out Joshua 17:11-12

c) They became ‘forced labourers’ too Joshua 17:13

3. The daughters of Zelophehad Joshua 17:3-6

a) Their request to be given their inheritance Joshua 17:3-4

b) Appeal to the judgment given by Moses Joshua 17:4

c) Request granted by Joshua Joshua 17:5-6

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHILDREN OF JOSEPH
Joshua 17:14-18
1. Challenging Joshua concerning their inheritance

a) One lot, one share Joshua 17:14

b) Their claim that the land allotted to them was too small Joshua 17:14, 16

c) Complain of strong Canaanite resistance Joshua 17:16

2. Counter Challenge of Joshua

a) To go and conquer the land of the Perizzites Joshua 17:15

b) To put their “greatness” to the test by conquering the Canaanites Joshua 17:17-18