Joshua 22:28 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

And we thought, If this should be said to us or to our descendants in time to come, we should say, `Behold the copy of the altar of the LORD, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifice, but to be a witness between us and you.'

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

The altar of the Lord, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices. —The words suggest the reflec…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Therefore said we
To prevent any such usage of our children, and that they might have a ready answer to give:

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The tribes took the rebukes of their fellow tribes well. With solemnity and meekness, they proceeded to give all the satisfaction they could offer.…

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