These territories abounded in water, a precious commodity in Canaan, and thus constituted one of the most valuable parts of the country ; additionally, Manasseh's geographic situation enabled it to defend two important mountain passes-Esdraelon on the west of the Jordan and Hauran on the east.

These territories abounded in water, a precious commodity in Canaan, and the mountainous portions not only afforded protection, but happened to be highly fertile ; early centres of Israelite religion-Shechem and Shiloh-were additionally situated in the region.

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