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Ephod son of Hanniel was appointed as the leader from the tribe of Manasseh to assist in dividing the land of Canaan.
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Ephod, the son of Hanniel, is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the appointed leader from the tribe of Manasseh who assisted in dividing the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes (Num.34.23). After the Israelites had conquered the land of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, representatives from each tribe were chosen to help allocate the land according to the instructions given by God. Ephod was selected as the representative for the tribe of Manasseh, highlighting his leadership skills and the trust placed in him by his tribe. The division of the land was a crucial task, ensuring that each tribe received its allotted portion and that the distribution was fair and equitable. Ephod's role in this process demonstrates his importance and the responsibility he held within his tribe. No further details are provided about Ephod's life, his family, or his other contributions to the tribe of Manasseh. His mention in this context serves to highlight the organization and cooperation among the tribes during the allocation of the Promised Land and to recognize the significant individuals who played a role in this important event in Israel's history.
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Something girt, a sacred vestment worn originally by the high priest (Ex. 28:4), afterwards by the ordinary priest (1 Sam. 22:18), and characteristic of his office (1 Sam. 2:18, 28; 14:3). It was worn by Samuel, and also by David (2 Sam. 6:14). It was made of fine linen, and consisted of two pieces, which hung from the neck, and covered both the back and front, above the tunic and outer garment (Ex. 28:31). That of the high priest was embroidered with divers colours. The two pieces were joined together over the shoulders (hence in Latin called superhumerale) by clasps or buckles of gold or precious stones, and fastened round the waist by a “curious girdle of gold, blue, purple, and fine twined linen” (28:6-12). The breastplate, with the Urim and Thummim, was attached to the ephod.
(a sacred vestment originally appropriate to the high priest. (Exodus 28:4) (image), father of Hanniel of the tribe of Manesseh. (Numbers 34:23)
E'PHOD (ephod, or image), the father of one who helped in apportioning the land under Joshua and Eleazar. Num 34:23.
EPH'OD, one of the articles of the priest's official dress. Ex 28:6. It was made of plain linen, 1 Sam 2:18; 2 Sam 6:14, except the ephod of the high priest, which was embroidered with various colors. It consisted of two parts, one covering the back and the other the breast, clasped together upon each shoulder with a large onyx stone, upon which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes, six on each stone; and upon the place where it crossed the breast was the breastplate. See Breastplate. It was further fastened by a "curious girdle of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen." The ephod, or something resembling it and called by the same name, was worn by others besides the priests. 1 Chr 15:27 and passages before cited. See High Priest.
EPH'OD, one of the articles of the priest's official dress. Ex 28:6. It was made of plain linen, 1 Sam 2:18; 2 Sam 6:14, except the ephod of the high priest, which was embroidered with various colors. It consisted of two parts, one covering the back and the other the breast, clasped together upon each shoulder with a large onyx stone, upon which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes, six on each stone; and upon the place where it crossed the breast was the breastplate. See Breastplate. It was further fastened by a "curious girdle of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen." The ephod, or something resembling it and called by the same name, was worn by others besides the priests. 1 Chr 15:27 and passages before cited. See High Priest.
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Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;
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