Joshua 22

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 24

1 Then Joshua called for the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

2 and said to them, You have done all that which Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded you. And you have listened to my voice, to all that I have commanded you.

3 You have not left your brothers these many days until today, and have kept the charge of the command of Jehovah your God.

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Chapter Summary

The two and a half tribes are blessed and sent home. 10 They build the altar of testimony in their journey. 11 The Israelites are offended. 21 They give them good satisfaction.

Key Hebrew Words

זִבְחֵ֣י sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
מִזְבֵּ֨חַ֙ altar H4196 · TWOT 525b
מְעַלְתֶּם֙ act unfaithfully H4603 · TWOT 1230
מַ֨עַל֙ unfaithful H4604 · TWOT 1230a
מִשְׁכַּ֣ן dwelling-place H4908 · TWOT 2387c

People & Context

Joshua Commends and Dismisses Transjordan Tribes

Joshua summons the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Manasseh, praises their obedience, exhorts them to keep the Law, blesses them, and sends them to thei…

Transjordan Tribes Build an Altar

Upon reaching the regions of the Jordan, the departing tribes build a grand and highly visible altar by the river.

Israel Assembles for War

Hearing of the newly built altar, the rest of the sons of Israel assemble at Shiloh to prepare for war against the Transjordan tribes.

Timeline

Joshua Commends and Dismisses Transjordan Tribes

Joshua summons the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Manasseh, praises their obedience, exhorts them to keep the Law, blesses them, and sends them to their tents.

Joshua 22:1-9
Transjordan Tribes Build an Altar

Upon reaching the regions of the Jordan, the departing tribes build a grand and highly visible altar by the river.

Joshua 22:10
Israel Assembles for War

Hearing of the newly built altar, the rest of the sons of Israel assemble at Shiloh to prepare for war against the Transjordan tribes.

Joshua 22:11-12

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