Ephraim
Joseph's second son
Ephraim is a Hebrew name meaning "fruitful." In the Bible, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and became the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The tribe of Ephraim settled in the central hill country of Canaan.
The name sometimes refers collectively to the northern kingdom of Israel.
As a given name, Ephraim was common among Puritans and remains in use today, particularly in Jewish communities.
Manasseh
Joseph's firstborn son
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Hebrew
Semitic language of Israel
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