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Joshua 22:13 Cross-References

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And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest,

Joshua 22:13 (KJV)

Historical Context for Joshua 22:13

People Mentioned

J
Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
R
Reubenfirstborn son of Jacob (GEN 29:32), son of Leah
G
Gadseventh-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:11, GEN 35:26), son of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid
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Manassehfirstborn son of Joseph (GEN 41:51)
P
PhinehasEleazar's son, Aaron's grandson (EXO 6:25) given a covenant of peace and perpetual priesthood (NUM 25:13)
E
Eleazarson of Aaron (EXO 6:23)

Commentary on Joshua 22:13

And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest. This verse introduces the diplomatic delegation sent to investigate a potential crisis. The phrase "children of Israel" refers to the nine and a half tribes west of the Jordan, while Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had settled east of the Jordan in Gilead (Numbers 32).The choice of Phinehas as leader is significant. As "son of Eleazar the priest," he carried both spiritual authority and a proven track reco...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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