Bible Commentary

And when they came unto the borders of Jordan, that [are] in the land of Canaan, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh built there an altar by Jordan, a great altar to see to. 10. unto the borders of Jordan ] More literally, the circles of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:10”

And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which [is] in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, whereof they were possessed, according to the word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:9”

And he spoke unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. 8. with your brethren ] i.e. with the members of the tribes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:8”

Now to the [one] half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given [possession] in Bashan: but unto the [other] half thereof gave Joshua among their brethren on this side Jordan westward. And when Joshua sent them away also unto their tents, then he blessed them, 7. Now to the one half ] The repetition … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:7”

So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents. 6. So Joshua blessed them ] Comp. ( a) the blessing of the workers of the Tabernacle (Exo 39:43), and ( b) the blessing of Caleb by Joshua (Jos 14:13). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges So Joshua blessed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:6”

But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:5”

And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them: therefore now return ye, and get you unto your tents, [and] unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan. 4. hath given rest ] Comp. ch. Jos … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:4”

Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God. 3. the charge of the commandment ] They had kept their obligations to Moses, to Joshua, and to Jehovah. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges These many days, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:3”

And said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you: 2. all that Moses ] See ( a) Num 32:20-22; ( b) Deu 3:18-20; ( c) Jos 1:12-17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:2”

Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, Ch. Jos 22:1-8. Joshua’s Farewell Address to the two Tribes and a Half 1. Then Joshua ] The author of the section from chapters 13 21. having given his account, marked with truth and accuracy, of the division of the land, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 22:1”