Joshua 22:1 KJV

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 22:1

22:1 Then {a} Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,(a) After that the Israelites enjoyed the land of Canaan. 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

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Joshua 22:1

CONTENTS Joshua having, as the captain in Israel under the Lord, accomplished all the purposes for which the two tribes and a half of Israel, whose possession was assigned them on the other side of Jordan, had accompanied Israel to the war, now dismisses them with a blessing to return. In their return they build an altar to the Lord, which, at the first, gave great offence to the rest of the tribes, when they heard of it, fearing that it savoured of idolatry. But when they heard the cause, that... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Joshua 22:1-4

There is somewhat very striking in the history of the Reubenites, and Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, in their choosing to set up their rest on the other side of Jordan. No doubt, as it is the Lord himself who fixeth the bounds of his people's habitation, those parts of Israel, (for they were, we hope, still of the true Israel in common with their brethren) were overruled to this desire, for the accomplishment of some gracious purpose. But yet in the view of it, I would say for myself... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:1

Time; before the assembly broke up. The 40,000 had continued to fight along with their brethren, (Calmet) as long as there was occasion. Now peace being obtained, they are permitted to return to their families. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1-9

1-9 Joshua dismisses the tribes with good counsel. Those who have the commandment have it in vain, unless they do the commandment; and it will not be done aright unless we take diligent heed. In particular to love the Lord our God, as the best of beings, and the best of friends; and as far as that principle rules in the heart, there will be constant care and endeavour to walk in his ways, even those that are narrow and up-hill. In every instance to keep his commandments. At all times, and in... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Joshua 22:1-9

The Dismissal v. 1. Then, namely, at some time after the conquest of Canaan, probably after the division of the land was completed, Joshua called the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, the soldiers out of these tribes, who had served in the army of Israel during these years of conquest, Joshua 1:12-Ezra :, v. 2. and said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses, the servant of the Lord, commanded you, Numbers 32:20; Deuteronomy 3:18, and have obeyed my voice in all... read more