One thought:
Reuben was the 'first born' to Jacob(Genesis 49:3), and so was entitled to the rights and responsibilities that went with the honor, including TWO portions of his father's estate, but because he acted recklessly, and disgraced his father, his 'first born' rights were removed(Genesis 49:4)(Genesis 35:21+22) and given to faithful Joseph, through his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh(1 Chronicles 5:1/Genesis 48:5).
Another Answer:
They were adopted by Abraham:
Genesis 48:5New King James Version (NKJV)5 And now your two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, aremine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.
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.
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.
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.
JosephAdditional Point:"Left out" is not the correct phrase to use. Joseph's share of inheritance/blessing was placed upon his two sons. One should note that in the end time Book of Revelation, Chapter 7 includes Joseph and excludes Ephraim (and Dan).
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??
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.
Joshua was of the Tribe of Ephraim (Numbers ch.13).See also the Related Link.More about Joshua
According to the Hebrew Bible, the Tribe of Ephraim was one of the Tribes of Israel. The Tribe of Manasseh together with Ephraim also formed the House of Joseph. As part of the Kingdom of Israel, the territory of Ephraim was conquered by the Assyrians, and the tribe exiled; the manner of their exile led to their further history being lost.
Joshua came from the tribe of Ephraim.
Joshua was from the tribe of Ephraim in the Bible.
Joseph made both of his kids tribes of their own, hence Ephraim is the 13th tribe, but a whole tribe not a half.
Yes, Samuel was not a Levite. He was from the tribe of Ephraim, not the tribe of Levi.
The Tribe of Ephraim (Numbers 11:28 and 13:8)
The gemstone associated with the tribe of Ephraim is the moonstone. It is often connected to this tribe due to its symbolism of femininity, intuition, and inner growth, qualities that are attributed to Ephraim in biblical text.
Ephraim the Hivite
Ephraim Black is an ancestor of Jacob Black. He was the chief of his tribe, which makes Jacob also in line to be chief of the Quileute tribe. But Jacob turns the offer down by Sam Uley, because he doesn't want all the responsibility.
The descendants of Ephraim were the entire Tribe of Ephraim, part of the Israelite people. They lived to the north of Benjamin and Judah in the country of Israel, and later went lost when the Ten Tribes were exiled to points unknown, some 2600 years ago.