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Share the plunder with your relatives.” <a href="/esv/joshua/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> he said to them, “Go back to your tents with much wealth and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and with much clothing. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” <a href="/bsb/joshua/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” <a href="/kjv/joshua/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/22.htm">New King James Version</a> and spoke to them, saying, “Return with much riches to your tents, with very much livestock, with silver, with gold, with bronze, with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.” <a href="/nasb_/joshua/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and said to them, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very many livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoils of your enemies with your brothers.” <a href="/nasb/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> and said to them, &#8220Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and said to them, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” <a href="/lsb/joshua/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and spoke to them, saying, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” <a href="/amp/joshua/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and he said to them, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers (fellow tribesmen).” <a href="/csb/joshua/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> he said, “Return to your homes with great wealth: a huge number of cattle, and silver, gold, bronze, iron, and a large quantity of clothing. Share the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” <a href="/hcsb/joshua/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> he said, &#8220Return to your homes with great wealth: a huge number of cattle, and silver, gold, bronze, iron, and a large quantity of clothing. Share the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.&#8221 <a href="/asv/joshua/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> and spake unto them, saying, Return with much wealth unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. <a href="/erv/joshua/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> and spake unto them, saying, Return with much wealth unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. <a href="/gwt/joshua/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He also said to them, "Return to your homes with your vast wealth, large herds of livestock, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and loads of clothing. Divide the loot from your enemies with your relatives." <a href="/isv/joshua/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Return to your tents with great wealth, plenty of livestock, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and lots of clothing. Divide the spoil from your enemies among your relatives." <a href="/msb/joshua/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> saying, ?Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.? <a href="/net/joshua/22.htm">NET Bible</a> saying, "Take home great wealth, a lot of cattle, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and a lot of clothing. Divide up the goods captured from your enemies with your brothers." <a href="/nheb/joshua/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and spoke to them, saying, "Return with much wealth to your tents, with very much livestock, with silver, with gold, with bronze, with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers." <a href="/wbt/joshua/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he spoke to them, saying, Return with much riches to your tents, and with very many cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. <a href="/web/joshua/22.htm">World English Bible</a> and spoke to them, saying, “Return with much wealth to your tents, with very much livestock, with silver, with gold, with bronze, with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the plunder of your enemies with your brothers.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and speaks to them, saying, “Turn back to your tents with great riches, and with very much livestock, with silver, and with gold, and with bronze, and with iron, and with very much raiment; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” <a href="/ylt/joshua/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and speak unto them, saying, 'With great riches turn ye back unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.' <a href="/slt/joshua/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to them, saying, With much riches turn back to your tents, and with exceeding many cattle, with silver and with gold and with brass and with iron and with exceeding many garments: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He said to them : With much substance and riches, you return to your settlements, with silver and gold, brass and iron, and variety of raiment: divide the prey of your enemies with your brethren. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he said to them: “Return to your settlements with much substance and wealth, with silver and gold, brass and iron, and a multitude of garments. Divide the spoils of your enemies with your brothers.” <a href="/nabre/joshua/22.htm">New American Bible</a> he said, “Now that you are returning to your own tents with great wealth, with abundant livestock, with silver, gold, bronze and iron, and with a very large supply of clothing, divide these spoils of your enemies with your allies there.” <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> he said to them, “Go back to your tents with much wealth, and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and with a great quantity of clothing; divide the spoil of your enemies with your kindred.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he spoke to them, saying, Return to your towns and to the land of your inheritance with much wealth and with very many cattle, with silver, with gold, with brass, with iron, and with very much clothing; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to them: “Return to your cities and the land of your inheritance with many riches and with very abundant property in silver and in gold, and in brass and in iron, and with very abundant clothing, and divide the loot of your enemies with your brethren”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and spoke unto them, saying: 'Return with much wealth unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.' <a href="/sep/joshua/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they departed with much wealth to their houses, and they divided the spoil of their enemies with their brethren; very much cattle, and silver, and gold, and iron, and much raiment. <a href="/parallel/joshua/22-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=5683" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/22.htm">The Eastern Tribes Return Home</a> …7(To the half-tribe of Manasseh Moses had given land in Bashan, and to the other half Joshua gave land on the west side of the Jordan among their brothers.) When Joshua sent them to their homes he blessed them, 8<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šū·ḇū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">“Return</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ā·ho·lê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">your homes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">with your great</a> <a href="/hebrew/5233.htm" title="5233: bin·ḵā·sîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Riches, treasures. From an unused root meaning to accumulate; treasure.">wealth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ- (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">with immense</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: ū·ḇə·miq·neh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">herds of livestock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: bə·ḵe·sep̄ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">with silver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: ū·ḇə·zā·hāḇ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: ū·ḇin·ḥō·šeṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">bronze,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1270.htm" title="1270: ū·ḇə·ḇar·zel (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Iron. Perhaps from the root of Birzowth; iron; by extension, an iron implement.">iron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7235.htm" title="7235: har·bêh (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">and very many</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8008.htm" title="8008: ū·ḇiś·lā·mō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fp) -- A wrapper, mantle. Transp. For simlah; a dress.">clothes.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: ḥil·qū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">Divide</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: šə·lal- (N-msc) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">the spoil</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2mp) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">of your enemies.”</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-10.htm">Deuteronomy 6:10-12</a> And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, / with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied, / be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. <a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a> But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-1.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a> “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. ... <a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Numbers 31:27</a> Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation. <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24-25</a> Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” / And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day. <a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">1 Kings 8:56</a> “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">2 Chronicles 31:21</a> He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered. <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. <a href="/isaiah/1-19.htm">Isaiah 1:19</a> If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33-34</a> Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he spoke to them, saying, Return with much riches to your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.Return<a href="/deuteronomy/8-9.htm">Deuteronomy 8:9-14,17,18</a> A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass… <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">2 Chronicles 17:5</a> Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.<a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">2 Chronicles 32:27</a> And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels;divide<a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Numbers 31:27</a> And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:<a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24</a> For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike.<a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Psalm 68:12</a> Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/6-24.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/joshua/21-2.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/joshua/9-13.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/joshua/9-13.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/joshua/18-5.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/joshua/21-44.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/joshua/22-6.htm">Homes</a> <a href="/joshua/19-38.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/joshua/21-2.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-17.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/joshua/11-14.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/joshua/22-7.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-19.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/judges/6-4.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/judges/3-16.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/judges/3-16.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/judges/5-11.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Homes</a> <a href="/judges/1-19.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/judges/6-5.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/judges/3-16.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-25.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/joshua/24-32.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/judges/2-14.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/judges/9-9.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 22</div>1. <a href="/joshua/22-1.htm">The two tribes and a half with a blessing are sent home,</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/22-10.htm">They build the altar of testimony in their journey</a> 11. <a href="/joshua/22-11.htm">The Israelites are offended thereat</a> 21. <a href="/joshua/22-21.htm">They vindicate their conduct, and give them good satisfaction</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, This phrase marks the conclusion of a significant mission for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. They had assisted the other tribes in conquering the Promised Land west of the Jordan River. The "great wealth" refers to the spoils of war, a common practice in ancient times where victors would take possessions from the defeated. This wealth is a tangible sign of God's blessing and fulfillment of His promises to Israel.with immense herds of livestock, Livestock was a primary measure of wealth and prosperity in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The mention of "immense herds" underscores the abundance that God provided. It also reflects the pastoral lifestyle of these tribes, who chose land east of the Jordan River because it was suitable for grazing.with silver, gold, bronze, iron, These metals were valuable commodities in the ancient world, used for trade, crafting tools, weapons, and ornaments. Their inclusion in the spoils indicates the comprehensive nature of the victory and the economic prosperity it brought. Silver and gold often symbolize purity and divinity in biblical literature, while bronze and iron represent strength and durability.and very many clothes. Clothing was a significant part of wealth in ancient times, often indicating status and identity. The mention of "very many clothes" suggests not only material wealth but also the cultural exchange that occurred through conquest. Garments could be used for personal use or traded, adding to the tribes' resources.Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” This directive emphasizes the importance of unity and shared blessing among the tribes of Israel. It reflects the communal nature of Israelite society, where the success of one part was to benefit the whole. This principle of sharing is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to share with those in need (<a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>). The "spoil of your enemies" signifies God's deliverance and provision, a recurring theme throughout the conquest narratives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of the Israelites after Moses, who led the people into the Promised Land. In this passage, he is addressing the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. 2. <a href="/topical/r/reuben,_gad,_and_the_half-tribe_of_manasseh.htm">Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh</a> These tribes had settled on the east side of the Jordan River but had crossed over to help their fellow Israelites conquer the land west of the Jordan. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The conquest of this land is a central theme in the book of Joshua. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_spoil_of_war.htm">The Spoil of War</a> The wealth and goods taken from defeated enemies, which in this context includes livestock, precious metals, and clothing. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a> A significant geographical and spiritual boundary for the Israelites, symbolizing the transition from the wilderness into the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_brotherhood.htm">Unity and Brotherhood</a> The command to share the spoils underscores the importance of unity and mutual support among God's people. We are called to share our blessings with others, recognizing that all we have is from God. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_commitments.htm">Faithfulness to Commitments</a> The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh honored their commitment to help their fellow Israelites. This teaches us the importance of being faithful to our promises and responsibilities. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> The wealth and resources gained in battle are a testament to God's provision. We should acknowledge God's hand in our successes and be generous with what He has given us. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> The distribution of the spoil is a reminder of the responsibility to manage resources wisely and justly, ensuring that all members of the community are cared for.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 22</a> <a href="/q/why_does_joseph_use_deception_in_genesis_44.htm">How does the elaborate scheme in Genesis 44:6-13 align with ethical principles, and why would a righteous figure like Joseph resort to deception rather than straightforward communication?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_joshua_8's_ambush_unique.htm">Why does the ambush strategy described in Joshua 8:2-22 differ from other accounts of Israelite conquests?</a> <a href="/q/is_psalm_22_18_history_or_retrofitted.htm">Psalm 22:18 - Is the description of dividing garments by casting lots a verifiable historical detail, or a narrative retrofitted to match the crucifixion story?</a> <a href="/q/why_blame_all_for_one's_sin_in_joshua_7_1.htm">How does Joshua 7:1 justify blaming the entire nation for one person's wrongdoing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Riches. The word here used is an uncommon one, and occurs only here and in the later Hebrew. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. This was the just reward for their toils. And here, as elsewhere, we may observe the strict and scrupulous integrity of Joshua. The division of the spoil by other leaders has often been the cause of heart burnings and even of mutiny. Here each man has his due, and no room is left for reproach or dissatisfaction. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/22-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>saying, וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Return שׁ֤וּבוּ (šū·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֲלֵיהֶ֜ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to your homes אָֽהֳלֵיכֶם֙ (’ā·ho·lê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent with your great רַבִּ֜ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great wealth, בִּנְכָסִ֨ים (bin·ḵā·sîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5233.htm">Strong's 5233: </a> Riches, treasures with immense רַב־ (raḇ-) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great herds of livestock, וּבְמִקְנֶ֣ה (ū·ḇə·miq·neh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition with silver, בְּכֶ֨סֶף (bə·ḵe·sep̄) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money gold, וּבְזָהָ֜ב (ū·ḇə·zā·hāḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky bronze, וּבִנְחֹ֧שֶׁת (ū·ḇin·ḥō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base iron, וּבְבַרְזֶ֛ל (ū·ḇə·ḇar·zel) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> Iron, an iron implement and very many הַרְבֵּ֣ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> To be or become much, many or great clothes. וּבִשְׂלָמ֖וֹת (ū·ḇiś·lā·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8008.htm">Strong's 8008: </a> A wrapper, mantle Divide חִלְק֥וּ (ḥil·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> To be smooth, to apportion, separate with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with your brothers אֲחֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḥê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) the spoil שְׁלַל־ (šə·lal-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> A prey, spoil, plunder, booty of your enemies.” אֹיְבֵיכֶ֖ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/22-8.htm">OT History: Joshua 22:8 And spoke to them saying Return (Josh. 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