Joshua 22:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Joshua 22:13-20

To their credit the main body of Israelites did not attack and then ask questions later. Instead these Israelites sent a delegation of their leading men to persuade their brethren to take a different course of action."A noble example of moderation, forbearance, and charity, shines forth in this conduct. How many an unhappy strife might be prevented by similar precaution, by simply staying to inquire calmly into that which constitutes the avowed matter of offence! How often would a few words of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1-33

These chapters form a section by themselves, and give some closing scenes of Joshua’s life, as well as his two farewell discourses to the people. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1-34

Dismissal of the Two and a Half Tribes. The Axtar set up at Ed, and the Controversy it Raised1-9. The dismissal of the tribes.10-34. The controversy at Ed. Here, as in Numbers 25:7-9, we see Phinehas playing a prominent part, and the contrast between the scenes is instructive. Swift, stern, and relentless when occasion demanded, he appears in Numbers as the hero who, by prompt execution of judgment, stayed the plague at Shittim (cp. Psalms 106:30); here, on the other hand, though not unmindful... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:1-34

CHAPTER XXX.THE ALTAR ED.Joshua 22:1-34.THE two tribes and a half had behaved well. They had kept their word, remained with their brethren during all Joshua’s campaign, and taken their part in all the perils and struggles through which the host had passed. And now they receive the merited reward of honourable conduct. They are complimented by their general; their services are rehearsed with approval; their threefold fidelity, to God, to Moses, and to Joshua, is commended; they are dismissed... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Joshua 22:1-34

III. THE FINAL WORDS OF JOSHUA AND THE EPILOGUE 1. The Two and One-half Tribes and the Altar Ed CHAPTER 22 1. Joshua’s address (Joshua 22:1-6 ) 2. The tribes dismissed and their return (Joshua 22:7-9 ) 3. The great altar erected (Joshua 22:10 ) 4. War proposed (Joshua 22:11-12 ) 5. The mission of Phinehas and the explanation (Joshua 22:13-29 ) 6. The explanation accepted (Joshua 22:30-31 ) 7. The altar Ed (Joshua 22:32-34 ) A beautiful scene is before us. Joshua, the aged... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Joshua 22:16

22:16 Thus saith {h} the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass [is] this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?(h) Not only of the princes, but also of the common people. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1-34

THE RETURN OF THE 2 ½ TRIBES (vs.1-9) To their credit, the warriors from Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh had continued faithfully with the other tribes in conflict with the enemy until all the power of the enemy was subdued. Joshua now speaks to them, commending them for their obedience to Moses and to him (v.2) in not leaving their brethren during these many days of warfare. Therefore he tells them that they are free to return to their homes on the east side of Jordan, the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:1-34

SPECIAL CITIES ; ALTAR OF WITNESS THE CITIES OF REFUGE (Joshua 20:0 ) The decree concerning the cities of refuge was considered in its place. It will be well, however, again to notice that they were not instituted to shield criminals but innocent murderers. Whether innocent or guilty though, the murdered had an asylum until his case could be heard by the authorities (Joshua 20:6 ). If innocent he was permitted to remain in the city, immune from the legal avenger, until the death of the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Joshua 22:1-34

After Rest Joshua 20-24 THE twentieth chapter deals with the Cities of Refuge. A very beautiful expression is that "City of Refuge." Very suggestive, too. But there is a great black shadow in the middle of it: for why should men want refuge? The term is noble in itself, but what is it in its suggestion? Surely it means that there is a pursuing storm. We have heard travellers say that by making haste they will just be in time to escape the impending tempest; so they quicken their steps, and... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Joshua 22:16

"Handfuls of Purpose" For All Gleaners "What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the Lord, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the Lord?" Jos 22:16 The children of Israel are here represented as coming unto the children of Reuben and to the children of Gad and to the half tribe of Manasseh, and challenging them respecting a certain action. Here is a great principle, the application of... read more

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