Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.

NUMBERS 13:11KJV
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Numbers 13:11 (KJV)

What does Numbers 13:11 mean?

Numbers 13:11 states that from the tribe of Joseph, specifically from the tribe of Manasseh, a man named Gaddi son of Susi was chosen. This verse is part of a list naming the representatives sent to scout the land of Canaan.

In the context of Numbers 13, God tells Moses to send one leader from each tribe of Israel to explore Canaan. Joseph’s descendants were divided into two tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh, so here the verse clarifies that Gaddi represents Manasseh. This listing shows the careful organization of the tribes and highlights the importance of each tribe’s participation in the mission.

Where else these words appear

“Manasseh” Hebrew H4519 · used in 133 verses

  • Genesis 41:51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
  • Joshua 17:6 Because the daughters of Manasseh had an inheritance among his sons: and the rest of Manasseh's sons had the land of Gilead.
  • 1 Chronicles 5:18 The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war.