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A Radical Offer of Unity
Commentators are struck by the incredible offer from the western tribes. Rather than risk a spiritual schism, they offered to give up portions of their own land to make room for their brethren. This shows a profound commitment to unity and pure worship, prioritizing their brothers' spiritual health over their own material comfort and land.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 22:19
18th Century
Theologian
Unclean - that is, unholy because the sanctuary was not in it, but on the other side of Jordan.
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 22:19
19th Century
Bishop
If the land of your possession be unclean. —This suggests that they might have built the altar in it to sanctify it. But …
John Gill
On Joshua 22:19
17th Century
Pastor
Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession [be] unclean ,
&c.] That is, if it was judged to be so by them, beca…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 22:10–20
17th Century
Minister
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…