Joshua 17:12

Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 17:12

BSB
But the descendants of Manasseh were unable to occupy these cities, because the Canaanites were determined to stay in this land.
AKJV
Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
CPDV
The sons of Manasseh were not able to overthrow these cities, and so the Canaanite began to dwell in their land.
ERV
Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
NHEB
Yet the people of Manasseh couldn't drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
SMT
And the sons of Manasseh will not be able to dispossess these cities; and the Canaanite will dwell in that land.

Commentary for Joshua 17:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 17:12
Summary
Canaanites remain unconquered in occupied region
Place
Canaan
Event
Failed subjugation attempt
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative