Joshua 22:22

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

The LORD GOD of gods. Hebrew. El Elohim Jehovah . Figure of speech Epizeuxis ( App-6 ). transgression. Hebrew. maal. App-44 . save us not this day. Note the Figure of speech Parentheaia . App-6 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joshua 22:21-22

Ver. 21, 22. Then the children of Reuben, &c.—answered—The Lord God of gods, &c.— No sooner had Phinehas ended his discourse, than the president of the congregation of the two tribes and a half, to remove the suspicions that had been entertained of their faith, takes up the conference, and begins by calling God to witness the purity of their intentions. "The Lord God of gods," they begin; in which their design is first to shew, that they worshipped no other God than Him, whom their... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Joshua 22:22

11-29. and the children of Israel heard say—Fame speedily spread intelligence of what the trans-jordanic tribes had done. The act being suspected of some idolatrous design, the tribes rose in a mass, and repairing to the tabernacle at Shiloh, resolved to declare war against the two tribes and a half as apostates from God. On calmer and more mature consideration, however, they determined, in the first instance, to send a deputation consisting of the son of the high priest, and ten eminent... 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 22:21-29

The leaders of the Gileadites explained that their motive was not to use the altar to promote departure from Yahweh or the tabernacle. It was to memorialize the unity of the 12 tribes for future generations. The Israelites had, of course, erected other memorials for this purpose in the Jordan, at Gilgal (ch. 4), and on Mt. Ebal (Joshua 8:30-35). However, God had not ordered the building of this altar as He had the other monuments. He had made provision for preserving the unity of the nation by... 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

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