Joshua 17:12-14

International Standard Version

¹² The descendants of Manasseh did not take possession of these cities, because the Canaanites predominated in that territory. ¹³ Later on, when the Israelis had become strong, they forced the Canaanites to work for them, but they never did expel them completely.

Protests by the Tribe of Joseph

¹⁴ At that time, the descendants of Joseph asked Joshua, “Why did you give us^[a] only one allotment and portion for an inheritance, since we’re numerous and the Lord has blessed us all along?”