ヨシュア記 22:1-20 JCB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:19

Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean ,.... That is, if it was judged to be so by them, because not cleansed from the sins of the former inhabitants of it by sacrifice, or because there was no altar in it to offer up sacrifice for the expiation of sin: then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the Lord , wherein the Lord's tabernacle dwelleth ; if you repent of the choice you have made of a country to dwell in, quit it, and come over into the land... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:20

Did not Achan the son of Zerah ,.... One that descended from Zerah the son of Judah, Joshua 7:18 , commit a trespass in the accursed thing ; in taking what was devoted to sacred uses: and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel ? and which was what was feared now; and this instance is brought to show that such fears were not groundless: and that man perished not alone in his iniquity : which seems to confirm the notion of those who think that his children suffered with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1

Then Joshua called the Reubenites , etc. - We have already seen that 40,000 men of the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh, had passed over Jordan armed, with their brethren, according to their stipulation with Moses. The war being now concluded, Joshua assembles these warriors, and with commendations for their services and fidelity, he dismisses them, having first given them the most pious and suitable advices. They had now been about seven years absent from... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:5

But take diligent heed , etc. - Let us examine the force of this excellent advice; they must ever consider that their prosperity and continued possession of the land depended on their fidelity and obedience to God; to this they must take diligent heed. Do the commandment - They must pay the strictest regard to every moral precept. And the law - They must observe all the rites and ceremonies of their holy religion. Love the Lord your God - Without an... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:7

Then he blessed them - Spoke respectfully of their fidelity and exertions, wished them every spiritual and temporal good, prayed to God to protect and save them, and probably gave some gifts to those leaders among them that had most distinguished themselves in this seven years' war. In all the above senses the word bless is frequently taken in Scripture. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:8

Return with much riches - It appears they had their full proportion of the spoils that were taken from the Canaanites, and that these spoils consisted in cattle, silver, gold, brass, iron, and raiment. Divide the spoil - with your brethren - It was right that those who stayed at home to defend the families of those who had been in the wars, and to cultivate the ground, should have a proper proportion of the spoils taken from the enemy, for had they not acted as they did... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:10

The borders of Jordan , that are in - Canaan - This verse can never mean that they built the altar on the west side of Jordan, for this was not in their territories; nor could it be a place for the purpose of public worship to their own people, if built on the opposite side of Jordan; besides, the next verse says it was built over against the land of Canaan. It appears that when they came to the river they formed the purpose of building the altar; and when they had crossed it... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:12

To go up to war against them - Supposing that they had built this altar in opposition to that which Moses, by the command of God, had erected, and were consequently become rebels against God and the Israelitish constitution, and should be treated as such. Their great concern for the glory of God led them to take this step, which at first view might appear precipitate; but, that they might do nothing rashly, they first sent Phinehas and ten princes, one out of each tribe, to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:17

Is the iniquity of Peor too little - See this history, Numbers 25:3 ; (note), etc., and the notes there. Phinehas takes it for granted that this altar was built in opposition to the altar of God erected by Moses, and that they intended to have a separate service, priesthood, etc., which would be rebellion against God, and bring down his curse on them and their posterity; and, in order to show that God is jealous of his glory, he refers to the business of Baal Peor, which took... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:19

If the land of your possessions be unclean - The generous mind of Phinehas led him to form this excuse for them. If ye suppose that this land is impure, as not having been originally included in the covenant, and ye think that ye cannot expect the blessing of God unless ye have an altar, sacrifices, etc., then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the Lord, wherein the Lord's tabernacle dwelleth, the only legitimate place where sacrifices and offerings can be made. We... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:19

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