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The Cross and its Shadow - Stephen N. Haskell

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hearts with envy, jealousy, <strong>and</strong> criticism, until, like<br />

Dan, they have lost their hold on heavenly things,<br />

<strong>and</strong> are no longer numbered with the Israel of God.<br />

"Hold that fast which thou hast, that no man<br />

take thy crown."<br />

Summary<br />

• <strong>The</strong> only son of Manasseh mentioned is<br />

Machir, whose mother was a concubine; from<br />

him sprang the tribe of Manasseh. (1<br />

Chronicles 7:14)<br />

• When Israel entered Canaan the tribe of<br />

Manasseh numbered 52,700. (Numbers 26:34)<br />

• Gideon, the greatest of the judges, was of the<br />

tribe of Manasseh.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> first women mentioned as holding property<br />

in their own names, were of the tribe of<br />

Manasseh. (Numbers 27:1-8)<br />

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