1 Chronicles 7:29
New International Version
Along the borders of Manasseh were Beth Shan, Taanach, Megiddo and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

New Living Translation
Along the border of Manasseh were the towns of Beth-shan, Taanach, Megiddo, Dor, and their surrounding villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

English Standard Version
also in possession of the Manassites, Beth-shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

King James Bible
And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

New King James Version
and by the borders of the children of Manasseh were Beth Shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph, the son of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
and along the borders of the sons of Manasseh, Beth-shean with its towns, Taanach with its towns, Megiddo with its towns, and Dor with its towns. In these regions lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel.

NASB 1995
and along the borders of the sons of Manasseh, Beth-shean with its towns, Taanach with its towns, Megiddo with its towns, Dor with its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel.

NASB 1977
and along the borders of the sons of Manasseh, Beth-shean with its towns, Taanach with its towns, Megiddo with its towns, Dor with its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
and along the borders of the sons of Manasseh, Beth-shean with its towns, Taanach with its towns, Megiddo with its towns, Dor with its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel.

Amplified Bible
and along the borders of the sons of Manasseh, Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, Dor, with all their towns. In these [places] lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel (Jacob).

Christian Standard Bible
and along the borders of the descendants of Manasseh, Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor with their surrounding villages. The sons of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and along the borders of the sons of Manasseh, Beth-shean and its villages, Taanach and its villages, Megiddo and its villages, and Dor and its villages. The sons of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

American Standard Version
and by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
The descendants of Manasseh settled in the territory that included Beth-Shan, Taanach, Megiddo, Dor, and the nearby villages. The descendants of Joseph lived in these towns and villages.

English Revised Version
and by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Next to Manasseh were Beth Shean and its villages, Taanach and its villages, Megiddo and its villages, and Dor and its villages. The descendants of Joseph, son of Israel, live in these cities.

Good News Translation
The descendants of Manasseh controlled the cities of Beth Shan, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, and the towns around them. All these are the places where the descendants of Joseph son of Jacob lived.

International Standard Version
along the borders of the descendants of Manasseh, Beth-shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, and Dor and its towns. In these lived the descendants of Israel's son Joseph.

Majority Standard Bible
And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

NET Bible
On the border of Manasseh's territory were Beth-Shean and its surrounding towns, Taanach and its surrounding towns, Megiddo and its surrounding towns, and Dor and its surrounding towns. The descendants of Joseph, Israel's son, lived here.

New Heart English Bible
and by the borders of the people of Manasseh, Beth Shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Ibleam and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these lived the people of Joseph the son of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

World English Bible
and by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth Shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, and Dor and its towns. The children of Joseph the son of Israel lived in these.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and by the parts of the sons of Manasseh [are] Beth-Shean and its small towns, Taanach and its small towns, Megiddo and its small towns, Dor and its small towns; the sons of Joseph, son of Israel, dwelt in these.

Young's Literal Translation
and by the parts of the sons of Manasseh, Beth-Shean and its small towns, Taanach and its small towns, Megiddo and its small towns, Dor and its small towns; in these dwelt the sons of Joseph son of Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon the hands of the sons of Manasseh, the house of quiet and her daughters, and Taanach and her daughters, and Megiddo and her daughters, Dor and her daughters. In these dwelt the sons of Joseph the son of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And by the borders of the sons of Manasses Bethsan and her daughters, Thanach and her daughters, Mageddo and her daughters: Dor and her daughters: in these dwelt the children of Joseph, the son of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
also, beside the sons of Manasseh, Bethshean and her daughters, Taanach and her daughters, Megiddo and her daughters, Dor and her daughters. In these places, there lived the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel.

New American Bible
Manasseh, however, had possession of Beth-shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, and Dor and its towns. In these dwelt the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
also along the borders of the Manassites, Beth-shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph son of Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-sechem and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, and Dor and its towns. In these cities dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And upon the borders of the sons of Manassheh: Bayth Shekeem and its hamlets, Tanak and its hamlets, Magdu and its hamlets, Dur and its hamlets, as these towns dwelt the children of Yoseph son of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and the towns thereof, Taanach and the towns thereof, Megiddo and the towns thereof, Dor and the towns thereof. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And as far as the borders of the sons of Manasse, Baethsaan and her towns, Thanach and her towns, Mageddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In this the children of Joseph the son of Israel dwelt.

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Context
The Descendants of Ephraim
28Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages. 29And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

Cross References
Joshua 17:11-13
Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was assigned Beth-shean, Ibleam, Dor (that is, Naphath), Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements. / But the descendants of Manasseh were unable to occupy these cities, because the Canaanites were determined to stay in this land. / However, when the Israelites grew stronger, they put the Canaanites to forced labor; but they failed to drive them out completely.

Joshua 16:9
along with all the cities and villages set apart for the descendants of Ephraim within the inheritance of Manasseh.

Judges 1:27-28
At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely.

1 Kings 4:11-12
Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife); / Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;

1 Chronicles 6:66-70
And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...

Genesis 48:19-22
But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” / So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers. ...

Joshua 21:21-25
they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Gezer, / Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Dan they were given Elteke, Gibbethon, ...

2 Chronicles 8:5-6
He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars, / as well as Baalath, all the store cities that belonged to Solomon, and all the cities for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion.

1 Kings 9:10-14
Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, / King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. ...

1 Chronicles 5:23-26
Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...

Acts 7:14-16
Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.

John 4:5-6
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. / Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.

Matthew 2:22-23
But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, / and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”

Luke 1:26-27
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.

John 1:45-46
Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.


Treasury of Scripture

And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelled the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

Manasseh

Joshua 17:7-11
And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of Entappuah…

Beth-sheam

1 Samuel 31:10
And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan.

Bethshan

Judges 5:19
The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

1 Kings 4:12
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:

Megiddo

Judges 1:27
Neither did Manasseh drive out the inhabitants of Bethshean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

1 Kings 9:15
And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.

2 Kings 9:27
But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.

In these dwelt

Joshua 16:1-17:18
And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel, …

Judges 1:22-29
And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them…

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1 Chronicles 7
1. The sons of Issachar;
6. of Benjamin;
13. of Naphtali;
14. of Manasseh;
15. and of Ephraim.
21. The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.
23. His posterity by Beriah.
28. Their habitations.
30. The sons of Asher.














Along the borders of the Manassites
This phrase indicates the geographical setting of the tribes of Israel, specifically the tribe of Manasseh. The Manassites were descendants of Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons. The Hebrew root for "borders" (גְּבוּל, gevul) often refers to boundaries or territories, emphasizing the defined inheritance given to each tribe. Historically, the borders of the tribes were significant as they determined the land each tribe would cultivate and defend. This allocation was part of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, showing His faithfulness in providing for His people.

Beth-shean
Beth-shean was a significant city in ancient Israel, located strategically at the junction of the Jordan River Valley and the Jezreel Valley. The name "Beth-shean" means "house of rest" or "house of security," reflecting its role as a fortified city. Archaeological excavations have revealed its importance as a center of trade and military strength. In the biblical narrative, Beth-shean is also known for the tragic end of King Saul and his sons, whose bodies were displayed on its walls (1 Samuel 31:10-12).

Taanach
Taanach was another key city within the territory of Manasseh. Its name possibly means "sandy" or "lowland." Taanach is mentioned in the Song of Deborah (Judges 5:19) as a site of battle, highlighting its strategic military importance. The city's location on the ancient trade route known as the Via Maris made it a valuable asset for controlling commerce and military movements.

Megiddo
Megiddo is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Israel, known for its historical and prophetic significance. The name "Megiddo" may mean "place of troops" or "assembly." It was a fortified city that controlled a crucial pass on the trade route between Egypt and Mesopotamia. Megiddo is also associated with the future battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16), symbolizing the ultimate conflict between good and evil.

Dor
Dor was a coastal city, known for its production of purple dye, a luxury item in the ancient world. The name "Dor" means "generation" or "habitation." Its location on the Mediterranean Sea made it a hub for maritime trade. Dor's inclusion in the Manassite territory underscores the tribe's access to both inland and coastal resources, reflecting God's provision for His people.

together with their villages
This phrase indicates that the cities mentioned were not isolated but included surrounding villages. The Hebrew word for "villages" (חַצֵּר, chatser) can also mean "settlements" or "courtyards," suggesting smaller communities that supported the main cities. These villages were integral to the agricultural and economic life of the region, providing sustenance and stability.

The descendants of Joseph son of Israel
This phrase highlights the lineage of Joseph, one of the patriarchs of Israel. Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were adopted by Jacob (Israel) and received their own inheritance among the tribes. This adoption and blessing are recorded in Genesis 48, where Jacob elevates Joseph's sons to the status of his own sons. The mention of Joseph's descendants living in these towns underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to Joseph and his family.

lived in these towns
The phrase signifies the settled life of the Israelites in the Promised Land. The Hebrew root for "lived" (יָשַׁב, yashav) implies dwelling or abiding, indicating a sense of permanence and stability. This settlement was a fulfillment of God's covenant with the patriarchs, providing a homeland for His people where they could worship Him and live according to His laws. The establishment of these towns reflects God's faithfulness and the realization of His promises to Israel.

Verse 29. - The places mentioned in this verse were assigned to Manasseh. Bethshean was on the west of Jordan, and was within the borders of Issachar (Joshua 17:11-13; 1 Kings 4:11, 12). Dor was within the borders of Asher (Joshua 11:1, 2; Joshua 12:23; Joshua 17:11; Judges 1:27, 28). Taanach. This place also lay within the borders of Issachar or Asher (Joshua 17:11, 12; Joshua 21:25; Judges 5:19). Megiddo. This place is constantly coupled with the preceding. It lay on the south of the plain of Esdraelon (Joshua 12:21; Joshua 17:12; Judges 1:27; 1 Kings 4:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And along
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the borders
יְדֵ֣י (yə·ḏê)
Noun - fdc
Strong's 3027: A hand

of Manasseh
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

[were]
בֵּית־ (bêṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew

Beth-shean,
שְׁאָ֤ן (šə·’ān)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1052: Beth-shean -- 'place of quiet', a place in Manasseh, West of the Jordan

Taanach,
תַּעְנַ֣ךְ (ta‘·naḵ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8590: Taanach -- a Canaanite city assigned to Manasseh

Megiddo,
מְגִדּ֥וֹ (mə·ḡid·dōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4023: Megiddo -- a tower

and Dor,
דּ֣וֹר (dō·wr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1756: Dor -- a city in Palestine

together with their villages.
וּבְנוֹתֶ֑יהָ (ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter

The descendants
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Joseph
יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

lived
יָשְׁב֔וּ (yā·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in these towns.
בְּאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (bə·’êl·leh)
Preposition-b | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those


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