Josué 22:30 NVT

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 22:30

it pleased them. Hebrew "was good in their eyes". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Joshua 22:30

"And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation, even the heads of the thousands of Israel that were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh spake, it pleased them well. And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we know that Jehovah is in the midst of us, because ye have not committed this trespass... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Joshua 22:30-34

The Gileadites’ explanation relieved and satisfied Phinehas and his companions. They were glad to discover that their brethren were not apostatizing and that the nation would not therefore fall under God’s discipline. They allowed this altar to remain in place and apparently felt its presence would do more good than harm.Probably the Israelites should not have allowed this altar to stand. God had not ordained it. In the future, other people would misunderstand its existence as some had already... 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

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