Have built an altar. —Rather, have built the altar. As is evident from Joshua 22:28, it was a representation of the altar…

And the children of Israel heard say, and so on. There is no doubt that they were inflamed with holy zeal, nor ought their vehemence to se…

And the children of Israel heard say
Those that dwelt in the land of Canaan, for otherwise, as before observed, the …

Here we see the diligence of the separated tribes in maintaining their adherence to the religion of Canaan. At first glance, it appeared to be a pl…