Joshua Chapter 22

Questions and Answers

What did Joshua want the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh to do since the Lord had given their brothers rest?

Return to their tents on the other side of the Jordan River

What did Joshua tell the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh to be careful to do?

Love the Lord your God, walk in all the Lord's ways, observe the commandments and the law of Moses, and serve the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul

What did Joshua do before sending the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh away to their tents?

Blessed them

Who had given the half-tribe of Manasseh land in Bashan?

Moses Signup and view all the answers

What were the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh to take with them?

Livestock, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and much clothing Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua tell the tribes east of the Jordan River to do with the plunder from the enemies they conquered on the west side of the Jordan River in Canaan?

Divide the spoil with their brothers Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh go when they returned home?

To the land of Gilead Signup and view all the answers

What did the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh do when they came near to the region of the Jordan River?

Built an altar of imposing size Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the place near the Jordan River where they built the altar?

At the frontier of the land of Canaan Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the people of Israel when they heard about what the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh built on the border of Canaan near the Jordan?

Gathered at Shiloh to make war against them Signup and view all the answers

Who went to see Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead?

Phinehas the son of Eleazar the Priest, 10 chiefs, one from each of the tribal families of Israel Signup and view all the answers

What did the chiefs of the tribal families of Israel say when they reached Gilead?

What is this breach of faith that you have committed against God by building yourselves an altar? Signup and view all the answers

Have we not had enough sin at ___________?

Peor Signup and view all the answers

What had fallen on the congregation of the Lord because of this sin?

A plague Signup and view all the answers

What did the chiefs of the tribal families of Israel say would happen if Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh rebelled against the Lord?

The Lord would be angry with the whole congregation of Israel Signup and view all the answers

What offer did the chiefs give to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh?

Pass over into the Lord's lands where the Lord's tabernacle stands and take for yourselves a possession among us Signup and view all the answers

What did the chiefs of the tribal families of Israel believe that the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half-tribe of Manasseh had done to rebel against the Lord?

Build for themselves an altar other than the altar of the Lord their God Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Achan acted to break faith in the matter of the devoted things?

Wrath fell upon the congregation of Israel Signup and view all the answers

How did the tribes east of the Jordan respond to the heads of the clans of Israel?

"The mighty One, God, the Lord!" Signup and view all the answers

If it was in rebellion or in breach of faith against the Lord, ______________________

do not spare us today Signup and view all the answers

What would have been wrong about building their own altar?

It would have been used to turn away from following the Lord, to offer burnt offerings or grain offerings, and peace offerings Signup and view all the answers

Where was the altar for burnt offerings, grain offerings, and sacrifices located?

Standing before the Lord's tabernacle Signup and view all the answers

How did Phinehas and the chiefs of the congregation react after hearing the words of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh?

It was good in their eyes Signup and view all the answers

What did Phinehas say to Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh?

You have delivered the people of Israel from the hand of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What did the Reubenites and Gadites name the altar they built?

Witness-because it is a witness between us that the Lord is God Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Instructions

Joshua instructed the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh to return to their homes across the Jordan after their brothers had found rest in the land.
The tribes were reminded to love the Lord, obey His commandments, and serve wholeheartedly.
Before their departure, Joshua blessed them, signifying approval of their contributions.

Allocation of Land and Resources

Moses granted the half-tribe of Manasseh land in Bashan.
The returning tribes were permitted to take with them livestock, precious metals, and valuable clothing.

Altars and Conflict

Upon nearing the Jordan River, the tribes built a large altar at the frontier of Canaan, raising concern among the Israelites.
The news of the altar led the people of Israel to prepare for war, fearing rebellion against God.

Delegation and Concerns

Phinehas, son of Eleazar the Priest, along with ten tribal chiefs, approached the tribes in Gilead to address the situation.
The chiefs accused the tribes of building an altar against the Lord, fearing a repeat of past sins like that which occurred at Peor, which resulted in a plague.

Offers and Reassurances

The chiefs offered the tribes an option to reside in the Lord's lands, encouraging them to avoid rebellion against God.
They recounted the consequences of Achan's sin, which brought God’s wrath upon Israel.

Tribes' Defense

The eastern tribes affirmed their loyalty, declaring, "The mighty One, God, the Lord!", defending their actions by distinguishing their altar as a witness to their faith.
The intention behind the altar was clarified: it served to prevent separation from the Lord and was not meant for unauthorized sacrifices.

Resolution

Upon hearing the explanation from the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh, Phinehas and the chiefs deemed their response satisfactory.
Phinehas acknowledged their actions had preserved Israel from the Lord's wrath.
The Reubenites and Gadites named their altar "Witness," emphasizing it as a reminder of their faith in the Lord's sovereignty.

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Explore the key events in Joshua Chapter 22, where Joshua instructs the tribes to return home after settling in the land. Learn about the concerns raised by the construction of an altar and the resulting diplomatic efforts by Phinehas and tribal chiefs. Understand the significance of obedience and service to God in this narrative.