Manessah is next to Ephraim. There is insufficient information in the Book of Mormon to locate Manasseh in relation to any other places. Researchers locate Manessah north of Jerusalem.
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II NEPHI 9:81 [19:21]: Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand stretched out still.
Commentary: This verse references the places of Ephraim, Judah, and Manasseh. This verse is also found in Isaiah 9:21. The wording indicates that there is a close coupling between Manasseh and Ephraim as if they could be located next to each other. The phrase 'together shall be against' indicates the two lands can combine forces and conduct war against Judah. This would mean one or the other or both border Judah. The ability to combine forces also indicates that Ephraim and Manasseh are next to each other.
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