Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he rejected the tents of Joseph, he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim; New Living Translation But he rejected Joseph’s descendants; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. English Standard Version He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, Berean Standard Bible He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim. King James Bible Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: New King James Version Moreover He rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, New American Standard Bible He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, NASB 1995 He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, NASB 1977 He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, Legacy Standard Bible He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, Amplified Bible Moreover, He rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim [in which the tabernacle stood]. Christian Standard Bible He rejected the tent of Joseph and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. Holman Christian Standard Bible He rejected the tent of Joseph and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. American Standard Version Moreover he refused the tent of Joseph, And chose not the tribe of Ephraim, Contemporary English Version Then the Lord decided not to make his home with Joseph's descendants in Ephraim. English Revised Version Moreover he refused the tent of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim; GOD'S WORD® Translation He rejected the tent of Joseph. He did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, Good News Translation But he rejected the descendants of Joseph; he did not select the tribe of Ephraim. International Standard Version He rejected the clan of Joseph; and the tribe of Ephraim he did not choose. Majority Standard Bible He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim. NET Bible He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. New Heart English Bible Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph, and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, Webster's Bible Translation Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: World English Bible Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph, and didn’t choose the tribe of Ephraim, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He kicks against the tent of Joseph, "" And has not fixed on the tribe of Ephraim. Young's Literal Translation And He kicketh against the tent of Joseph, And on the tribe of Ephraim hath not fixed. Smith's Literal Translation And he will reject in the tent of Joseph, and he chose not in the tribe of Ephraim. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph: and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He rejected the tent of Joseph, chose not the tribe of Ephraim. New Revised Standard Version He rejected the tent of Joseph, he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He despised the tent of Joseph and the tribe of Ephraim was not accepted. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover He abhorred the tent of Joseph, And chose not the tribe of Ephraim; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Open My Mouth in Parables…66He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. 67He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim. 68But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.… Cross References 1 Kings 11:13 Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” 1 Kings 11:31-32 and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. 1 Kings 12:21-24 And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ... 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 1 Kings 14:30 There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days. 2 Chronicles 10:16-17 When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. 2 Chronicles 11:1-4 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ... 2 Chronicles 12:13 Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 2 Chronicles 13:4-5 Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim in the hill country of Ephraim and said, “Hear me, O Jeroboam and all Israel! / Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt? 2 Chronicles 15:9 And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. 2 Chronicles 21:7 Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. Hosea 4:15 Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’ Hosea 5:3 I know all about Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me. For now, O Ephraim, you have turned to prostitution; Israel is defiled. Hosea 5:5 Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; Israel and Ephraim stumble in their iniquity; even Judah stumbles with them. Hosea 6:10 In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing: Ephraim practices prostitution there, and Israel is defiled. Treasury of Scripture Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: 1 Samuel 6:21 And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the LORD; come ye down, and fetch it up to you. 1 Samuel 7:1 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD. 2 Samuel 6:2,17 And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims… Jump to Previous Abhorred Choose Chose Ephraim E'phraim Fixed Joseph Kicketh Moreover Refused Rejected Side Tabernacle Tent Tents TribeJump to Next Abhorred Choose Chose Ephraim E'phraim Fixed Joseph Kicketh Moreover Refused Rejected Side Tabernacle Tent Tents TribePsalm 78 1. An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God9. The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient 67. The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David. He rejected the tent of Joseph The phrase "He rejected" indicates a decisive action taken by God. In the Hebrew, the word used here is "מאס" (ma'as), which conveys a sense of disdain or refusal. This rejection is not arbitrary but is rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and unfaithfulness. In the broader biblical narrative, God's rejection is often a call to repentance and a return to His ways. the tent of Joseph" refers to the tribe of Ephraim, which was one of the two tribes descended from Joseph, the son of Jacob. Historically, Ephraim held a place of prominence among the tribes of Israel, often representing the northern kingdom. The tent symbolizes the dwelling place or the central place of worship and leadership. By rejecting the tent of Joseph, God is indicating a shift in His divine favor and presence. This rejection is significant because it marks a transition from Ephraim's leadership to that of Judah, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and obedience in maintaining God's favor.This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of aligning with God's will and the consequences of straying from His path. It encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to seek God's presence continually, understanding that His favor is not to be taken for granted but is a result of a faithful and obedient relationship with Him.Verse 67. - Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph. The "tabernacle of Joseph" is the sanctuary at Shiloh, which was north of Bethel, and thus within the limits of the tribe of Ephraim. When a permanent site was to be assigned to the tabernacle and the ark, God did not choose for them the position of Shiloh, but that of Jerusalem. And chose not the tribe of Ephraim. Ephraim had enjoyed the pre-eminency from the time of the death of Moses (see the comment on ver. 9). By the course of events between Samuel's death and the establishment of the kingdom of David, the pre-eminency had been transferred to Judah, according to the design of the Almighty from the first (see Genesis 49:8-10). |
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