Reuben and Joseph were two of the twelve sons.
The tribe of Ephraim was one of the twelve tribes of Israel and descended from Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. They settled in the central region of Canaan after the Israelites entered the Promised Land.
The Bible doesn't mention a wife or children for Joshua, however in Joshua 24:15 he does say "...But as for me and my house(household), we shall serve the LORD (YHWH)..", possibly implying that there WAS a family??
Ephraim is the son of Joseph born in Egypt. The reference in Isaiah refers to the tribe of Ephraim and his descendents. Ephraim was part of the Northern kingdom that split from Judah in the southern kingdom.Additional Answer:The name must be read in context as it may refer to the younger son of Joseph, the tribe of Ephraim, or all the House of Israel. Ephraim is called the firstborn and is the primary holder of the 'birthright' Promise. In Genesis 48:19 it says Ephraim will become a great multitude/company/commonwealth of Nations.As the Book of Isaiah is dual prophetically, some passages mentioning Ephraim refer to end-time events surrounding these peoples.Jeremiah 31:9New International Version (NIV) 9 They will come with weeping;they will pray as I bring them back.I will lead them beside streams of wateron a level path where they will not stumble,because I am Israel's father,and Ephraim is my firstborn son.
It is only the house of Judah (Jews) who refer to all other tribes as Gentiles. Most white races come through Manasseh or Ephraim, while other races of people come through the other nine tribes. The dark skinned races come through the lineage of Ham's wife Egyptus who was of the lineage of Cain who, if you remember was cursed (with a dark skin). Genesis 4:15 gives us some clue as to what the punishment was God placed upon Cain.
Joseph was Jacob's favorite son because he was the first son born to Rachel, Jacob's most loved wife. Joseph was also described as being a good and righteous son who had a close relationship with his father. This favoritism led to jealousy and animosity among Joseph's brothers, ultimately resulting in him being sold into slavery by his own siblings.
Asenath bore two children to Joseph they were Manasseh, and Ephraim. Ephraim was the second son.
The tribe of Ephraim was one of the twelve tribes of Israel and descended from Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. They settled in the central region of Canaan after the Israelites entered the Promised Land.
Its etymology is given in Genesis 41:52. "And Joseph named his second son Ephraim, saying: 'for God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.' "See also:More about Joseph
Ephraim was the second son of Joseph, and a grandson of Jacob.In contrast to the other tribal patriarchs, Ephraim and his brother Menassa were born inand lived their entire lives in Egypt.
Joseph and Asenath's younger son, who is also the brother of Manasseh, was named Ephraim. In the biblical narrative, Ephraim and Manasseh were the two sons of Joseph, and they played significant roles in the history of the tribes of Israel. Ephraim became one of the prominent tribes in the northern kingdom of Israel.
Joshua was an Israelite, descended from Ephraim son of Joseph.
Joseph was married to Asenath daughter of Poti-pherah, the priest of On. Joseph had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. The offspring of these two sons became the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim and shared in the inheritance of the Promised Land when Israel settled there.
The Bible doesn't mention a wife or children for Joshua, however in Joshua 24:15 he does say "...But as for me and my house(household), we shall serve the LORD (YHWH)..", possibly implying that there WAS a family??
In the Book of Genesis, Jacob promises that Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, will be treated as his own sons and will receive a share of the inheritance alongside Jacob's other sons. This act of adoption is symbolized when Jacob blesses the boys, placing his right hand on Ephraim, the younger, and his left on Manasseh, effectively elevating Ephraim's status. This blessing signifies the importance of Joseph's lineage within the tribes of Israel.
As a guide only most white people of European extraction come through the loins of Ephraim the second son of Joseph.
Oseas is a New Testament version of the Book of Hosea. Efrain is, again a New Testament (greek) version of Hebrew name Ephraim. So the reference to Ephraim is to the oldest son of Joseph son of Jacob(Israel). It also refers to the tribe of Ephraim, leader of the North Kingdom.
I believe that Joseph was the most blessed because his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh were given the birthrights although Joseph was not personally blessed. One of the other brothers lost their birth right through murder.