The Manasseh (tribe) was one of the 12 tribes of [[Israel]]. A son of Joseph named Manasseh founded the tribe, and it formed the House of Joseph together with the Tribe of Ephraim.
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The '''Manasseh''' (tribe) was one of the 12 tribes of [[Israel]]. A son of [[Joseph]] named Manasseh founded the tribe, and it formed the House of Joseph together with the Tribe of [[Ephraim]].
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The Manasseh tribe occupied the territory on both sides of the [[Jordan River]], with a half-tribe on each side.
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The Manasseh occupied the territory on both sides of the Jordan River, with a half-tribe on each side.