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Themes in Joshua 22

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Themes in Joshua 22

Joshua 22:1 (show verse)

Then Joshua called unto the Reubenites, the Gadites and to the half tribe of Manasseh,

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan
Reubenites » Assist the other tribes in conquest of the region west of the jordan river

Joshua 22:2 (show verse)

and said unto them, "Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
Obedience » Instances of » Reubenites
Obedience to God » Should be » Unreserved
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan
Reubenites » Assist the other tribes in conquest of the region west of the jordan river

Joshua 22:3 (show verse)

ye have not left your brethren of a long season unto this day but have kept the commandment of the LORD your God.

And now the LORD hath given rest unto your brethren as he promised them. Wherefore, return and go unto your tents and unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan.

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The promises of God » Subjects of » Entering into rest
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan
Reubenites » Assist the other tribes in conquest of the region west of the jordan river

Joshua 22:5 (show verse)

But in any wise take exceeding good heed that ye do the commandment and law which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you: which is, that ye love the LORD your God, and walk in his ways and keep his commandments, and cleave unto him, and serve him with all your hearts and all your souls."

Cleaving » Cleaving to the lord
Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
God » Love to » Encouraged
Heedfulness » Necessary » In keeping God's commandments
Love » Loving the lord
Love to God » Commanded
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan
Reubenites » Assist the other tribes in conquest of the region west of the jordan river
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
Spirituality » Defined as love and devotion to God
Walking » With God » In his ways

Joshua 22:6 (show verse)

And so Joshua blessed them and sent them away. And they went unto their tents.

Benedictions » Old testament examples of
Benedictions » Instances of » By joshua
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by men
Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan
Reubenites » Assist the other tribes in conquest of the region west of the jordan river

Joshua 22:7 (show verse)

Unto the one half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses gave possession in Bashan: and unto the other half thereof gave Joshua with their brethren on this side Jordan westward. And also when Joshua sent them away unto their tents and blessed them,

Benedictions » Instances of » By joshua
Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan

Joshua 22:8 (show verse)

he said unto them, "Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, gold, brass, iron, and with raiment above measure, and divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren."

Brass » A mineral of canaan
Brass » Taken in war » Often in great quantities
Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
Gad » A tribe of israel » Wealth of, in cattle, and spoils
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan

Joshua 22:9 (show verse)

And the children of Ruben, the children of Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh, returned and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, and to the land of their possession, wherein they were possessed at the mouth of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

The tribe of Gad » After the conquest, returned home
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
The tribe of Reuben » Dismissed by joshua after the conquest of canaan
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » The place of rendezvous for the tribes

Joshua 22:10 (show verse)

And when they came unto the coasts of Jordan that lie in the land of Canaan: there the children of Ruben, the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh, built an altar fast by Jordan, and that a great altar to see to.

Altar » Built by » Reubenites » Gadites
Altars » Mentioned in scripture » Of reubenites, &c east of jordan
Gad » A tribe of israel » Erect a monument to signify the unity of the tribes east of the jordan river with the tribes west of the river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
War » Counsels of

Joshua 22:11 (show verse)

And when the children of Israel heard say, "Behold the children of Reuben, the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar in the forefront of the land of Canaan in the borders of Jordan on the side of the children of Israel":

Gad » A tribe of israel » Erect a monument to signify the unity of the tribes east of the jordan river with the tribes west of the river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:12 (show verse)

the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered them together to Shiloh, to go upon them with battle.

Gad » A tribe of israel » Erect a monument to signify the unity of the tribes east of the jordan river with the tribes west of the river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » The place of rendezvous for the tribes
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:13 (show verse)

And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Ruben, to the children of Gad and unto the half tribe of Manasseh into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest,

Gad » A tribe of israel » Erect a monument to signify the unity of the tribes east of the jordan river with the tribes west of the river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:14 (show verse)

and with him ten lords of every chief house a lord throughout all the tribes of Israel, which heads of their fathers' households were over the thousands of Israel.

Gad » A tribe of israel » Erect a monument to signify the unity of the tribes east of the jordan river with the tribes west of the river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:15 (show verse)

And they went unto the children of Reuben, of Gad and to the half tribe of Manasseh, unto the land of Gilead and spake with them, saying,

Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » The nine and one-half tribes of israel west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Israelites, of the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:16 (show verse)

"Thus say the whole congregation of the LORD: 'What transgression is this that ye have transgressed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from after the LORD and to build you an altar for to rebel this day against the LORD?

Joshua 22:17 (show verse)

Is the wicked deed of Peor too little for us, whereof we are not cleansed unto this day, and there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD?

Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » The nine and one-half tribes of israel west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Plague » On the israelites » For the sin of peor
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Israelites, of the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Baal-peor » Baal-peor, a God of the moabites

Joshua 22:18 (show verse)

But that ye also should turn away this day from following the LORD: ye shall rebel today against the LORD, and tomorrow he shall be wroth with all the congregation.

Joshua 22:19 (show verse)

Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then come over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, where the LORD's tabernacle dwelleth, and be possessed among us. But rebel not against the LORD nor against us, to build you any other altar save the altar of the LORD our God.

Church » Tabernacle
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » The nine and one-half tribes of israel west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Rebellion against God » Forbidden
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Israelites, of the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Tabernacle » Called the » Tabernacle of the lord
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:20 (show verse)

Did not Achan the son of Zerah trespass in the excommunicate things, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel, so that he alone perished not for his wickedness?'"

Achan » Sin and punishment of
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » The nine and one-half tribes of israel west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » israelites
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Israelites, of the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:21 (show verse)

Then the children of Reuben and of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads over the thousands of Israel,

The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:22 (show verse)

"The mighty God Jehovah, he knoweth, and Israel shall know if; it be to rebel or transgress against the LORD, then the LORD save us not this day.

Joshua 22:23 (show verse)

Or else if we have built us an altar to turn from following the LORD, or to offer thereon burnt offering or meat offerings, or to offer peace offerings thereon: let the LORD require it.

Joshua 22:24 (show verse)

And have not rather done it for fear of this: lest in time to come your children should say unto ours, 'What have ye to do with the LORD God of Israel?'

The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Liberality » Instances of » Reubenites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:25 (show verse)

Saying, 'That the LORD hath made Jordan a border between us and you, ye children of Ruben and of Gad: ye have no part therefore in the LORD.' And so shall your children make our children cease from fearing the LORD.

The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Liberality » Instances of » Reubenites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Rivers » Often the boundaries of kingdoms
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:26 (show verse)

And therefore we said, 'Let us cause an altar to be made, not for burnt offerings, nor sacrifices,

Joshua 22:27 (show verse)

but it shall be a witness between us and you and our generations after us, that we should serve the LORD, with our offerings, sacrifices and peace offerings: and that your children should not say to ours in time to come: ye have no part in the LORD.'

Joshua 22:28 (show verse)

And we thought if they should so say to us, or to our generations in time to come, that we would say again, 'Behold the fashion of the altar which our fathers made, neither for burnt offerings nor sacrifices, but that it should be a witness between us and you.'

Joshua 22:29 (show verse)

God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD and that we should turn this day from after him, and build an altar for burnt offerings nor sacrifices, save the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle."

The tribe of Gad » Assists » Assisted » Building » Altars » Jealousy
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Liberality » Instances of » Reubenites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Rebellion against God » Guilt of » To be deprecated
The tribe of Reuben » Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:30 (show verse)

And when Phinehas the priest and the lords of the congregation and heads over the thousands of Israel, which were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben, the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, they were well content.

Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:31 (show verse)

And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Ruben, of Gad and of Manasseh, "This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not done this trespass against the LORD. Now have ye delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD."

Joshua 22:32 (show verse)

And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the lords returned from the children of Reuben and of Gad out of the land of Gilead unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.

Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Phinehas » Sent » Inquire » monument
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:33 (show verse)

And the answer pleased the children of Israel well, and they praised God, and did not intend to go against them in battle, to destroy the land which the children of Ruben and Gad dwelt in.

Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
War » Counsels of
War » Averted

Joshua 22:34 (show verse)

And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed, because it is a witness between us, that the LORD is God.

Altar » Built by » Reubenites » Gadites
Ed » Altar » Jordon river
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Motive » Misunderstood » When they built the memorial
Prudence » Instances of » The israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
Reubenites » building a monument » East » Jordon river
War » Counsels of
War » Averted