Josué 22:26-28 NVT

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:26-27

A misunderstanding removed. Having completed their engagement, the auxiliaries of Reuben, Gad, and half Manasseh were dismissed by Joshua in peace and honour to their homes, now at length to settle down to the enjoyment of their possessions on the east of the Jordan. Joshua had strictly charged them "to love the Lord," and "to walk in all his ways," and to share with their brethren the spoils acquired in war. One of their first acts on arriving in Gilead was to erect an altar, conspicuous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:26-28

The altar of witness. I. THE OBJECTS AIMED AT . The Israelites were proved to have been in error when they assumed that the erection of the altar was a sign of religious schism and tribal secession. On the contrary, it was intended to prevent those very evils. (a) for ourselves, (b) for our families, (c) for destitute places, such as newly built suburbs of great towns, outlying hamlets, the colonies, etc. II. THE DANGER FEARED . The men who built the altar of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:27

But that it may be a witness. Rather, for this altar is a witness before Him. Literally, before His face; in the tabernacle, that is, where His special presence was enshrined. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:28

Behold the pattern. Rather, Look at this facsimile. The Hebrew is even stronger than our version. The existence of an exact reproduction of the altar in Shiloh, erected on Canaanitish ground by the two and a half tribes before their departure across Jordan, was an incontestible proof of their original connection with Israel. And the fact that they had erected it, not on their own territory, but on that of their brethren, was, though they do not use the argument, proof positive that it... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 22:27

Joshua 22:27. But that it may be a witness It was an ancient way of preserving the remembrance of things to raise such structures. That we might do the service of the Lord before him That we and ours may have and retain the privilege of serving and worshipping God, not upon this altar, but in the place of God’s presence, in your tabernacle, and upon your altar. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 22:28

Joshua 22:28. Behold the pattern of the altar An exact representation and resemblance of it; but which they could not have imitated, if they had not been acquainted with it, and worshipped God there with their brethren. But it is a witness between us and you That we both serve one God, and approve and make use of the same altar. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:1-34

Settlement of the eastern tribes (22:1-34)Now that the territory west of Jordan had been conquered and divided among the nine and a half tribes, the other two and a half tribes were free to return to their inheritance east of Jordan. Joshua commended them for being faithful to their word in helping their brothers conquer Canaan (22:1-4; cf. Deuteronomy 32:16-32), and warned them to remain true to God in their new homeland (5). He then sent them back to their families with his blessing (6-9).The... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 22:27

a witness. Compare Genesis 31:48 , and see Joshua 22:34 below, and Ch. Joshua 24:27 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 22:28

Behold = behold ye. Not the Figure of speech Asterisms . pattern = construction. and you . Note Figure of speech Ellipsis , "and [between] you. " App-6 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Joshua 22:1-34

A. The return of the two and one-half tribes to their inheritances ch. 22Joshua’s preparations for the conquest of Canaan began with his summoning the two and one-half tribes to join their brethren to help them in the battles ahead (Joshua 1:12-18). Now Joshua dismissed the two and a half tribes and allowed them to return to their tribal inheritances east of the Jordan River. This ended the task of conquering and dividing the land. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:26-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:26-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 22:28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 22:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 22:28

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:1-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 22:27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 22:28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Joshua 22:1-34

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