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Joshua 22:33 Cross-References

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And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.

Joshua 22:33 (KJV)

Historical Context for Joshua 22:33

People Mentioned

J
Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
Y
G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here
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

Commentary on Joshua 22:33

And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God—Joy replaces suspicion! The thing pleased (yitav ba'eineihem, יִיטַב בְּעֵינֵיהֶם, 'was good in their eyes') indicates satisfaction. And did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt—they abandon war plans.This demonstrates spiritual maturity: they rejoiced at avoiding conflict rather than disappointment at losing a battle. Some glory in strife; mature believers glory in peace (Matthew 5:9). Blessed God acknowledges His intervention—God orchest...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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