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Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.
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The Importance of Reporting Back
The delegation led by Phinehas returned and "brought them word again." Commentators explain this wasn't just a casual update; it was a formal report that officially resolved a national crisis. This act of closing the communication loop was essential for replacing suspicion with truth and restoring peace among the tribes of Israel.
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Joshua
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes , &c.] Being fully satisfied with the relation of things…
Presbyterian
It was good that there was on both sides a disposition to peace, as there was a zeal for God; for quarrels about religion, due to a lack of wisdom …
