'''Ephraim''' was one of the 12 tribes of ancient [[Israel]]. Based in Canaan, it formed the House of Joseph along with together with the Tribe of Manasseh. It became the most powerful tribe of [[Israel]], due in part to its advantageous location. | '''Ephraim''' was one of the 12 tribes of ancient [[Israel]]. Based in Canaan, it formed the House of Joseph along with together with the Tribe of Manasseh. It became the most powerful tribe of [[Israel]], due in part to its advantageous location. |