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Joshua 22

Joshua 22:1

The Eastern Tribes Return Home · Joshua 22:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh
Traditional
Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,
Literal
Then Joshua called the Reubenite and the Gadite and the half-tribe of Manasseh,
Latin
Eodem tempore vocavit Josue Rubenitas, et Gaditas, et dimidiam tribum Manasse,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh

Notes

Joshua 22:1–24:33

Israel completed the conquest and allotment of the land, but much of the hard work of actually settling it still lay ahead. However, all that remained for Joshua in his role as leader of Israel was to say goodbye.

Joshua 22:1–34

Joshua first said goodbye to the tribes east of the Jordan River when he sent them home. As usual, he urged them to remain loyal to God.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua

People

Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob Reuben: Firstborn son of Jacob and Leah

Glossary

Joshua, Book of Manasseh, Tribe of Reuben, Tribe of Tribe of Dan

Topics

Gad: A Tribe of Israel: Aid in the Conquest of the Region West of the Jordan River Israel: Two and One-Half Tribes Return from the West Side of the Jordan River Manasseh:: Make Satisfactory Explanation Reubenites: Assist the Other Tribes in Conquest of the Region West of the Jordan River the Tribe of Reuben: Dismissed by Joshua After the Conquest of Canaan