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for Yahweh has made the Jordan a border between us and you, you children of Reuben and children of Gad; you have no portion in Yahweh: so might your children make our children cease from fearing Yahweh.
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The Fear of Spiritual Division
The Transjordanian tribes feared the physical border of the Jordan River would become a spiritual one. Commentators explain their concern was that future generations would be told they "have no portion in the Lord," effectively excluding them from God's covenant, worship, and community. This highlights how physical separation can tragically lead to spiritual alienation.
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Joshua
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the Lord has made Jordan a border between us and you , &c.] And by it separated them from them, as if they were …
Presbyterian
The tribes took the rebukes of their fellow tribes well. With solemnity and meekness, they proceeded to give all the satisfaction they could offer.…
