Joshua 22:21

21 Then the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe * of Manasseh answered and spoke to the heads of the families of Israel.

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Joshua 22:21 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 22:21

Then the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and the
half tribe of Manasseh, answered
By some person whom they appointed to deliver the answer in their name:

and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel;
who were over those that were rulers of the thousands of Israel, persons of greater authority than they, being princes of the respective tribes to which they belonged.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Joshua 22:21 In-Context

19 'If, however, the land of your possession is unclean, then cross into the land of the possession of the LORD , where the LORD'S tabernacle stands, and take possession among us. Only do not rebel against the LORD , or rebel against us by building an altar for yourselves, besides the altar of the LORD our God.

20 'Did not Achan the son of Zerah act unfaithfully in the things under the ban, and wrath fall on all the congregation of Israel? And that man did not perish alone in his iniquity.' "

21 Then the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered and spoke to the heads of the families of Israel.

22 "The Mighty One, God, the LORD , the Mighty One, God, the LORD ! He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion, or if in an unfaithful act against the LORD do not save us this day!

23 "If we have built us an altar to turn away from following the LORD , or if to offer a burnt offering or grain offering on it, or if to offer sacrifices of peace offerings on it, may the LORD Himself require it.

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[a]. Lit "thousands"

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Joshua 22:21 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 22:21 In-Context

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