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Joshua 22:21 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Joshua 22:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 22 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,”
Joshua 22:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 22:21
Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel—The Transjordan tribes respond with a formal, carefully structured defense. The repetition of all three tribal groups emphasizes their unified response—this was not a rogue action by one tribe but a deliberate decision by all the eastern tribes together.The phrase "heads of the thousands" (רָאשֵׁי אַלְפֵי, rashei alphei) mirrors the delegation's composition (verse 14), showing mutual respect. The accused tribes take the charges seriously enough to answ...
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Cross-References for Joshua 22:21
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“but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“and explained to them in order”
“such as fear God: men of truth”
“that is folly and shame to him.”
“Bethlehem Ephrathah”
“but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.”
“with humility and fear:”
“Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.”
“then”