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Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh,
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A Promise Kept
Commentators highlight this moment as the fulfillment of a long-standing promise. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh had faithfully fought alongside their brethren for years, and now Joshua formally honors their commitment and grants them their discharge. Scholars like Calvin praise their patience in waiting to be dismissed, showing their integrity and completing their duty honorably.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The events of this chapter are undoubtedly recorded in their proper historical order. The auxiliary forces of the transjordanian tribes were not se…
19th Century
Anglican
Charge to the two and a half tribes by Joshua.
The words of Joshua 22:2-3 recall the promise of Joshua 1:16, and Joshua’s charge in Joshua 22…
16th Century
Protestant
Then Joshua called the Reubenites, etc. This passage relates the discharge of the two tribes and half-tribe. They had accompanied the rest…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh . …
Joshua dismisses the tribes with good counsel. Those who have the commandment have it in vain unless they do the commandment. Moreover, it will not…
