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to the land of Canaan, to the people of Israel, and brought back word to them. <a href="/bsb/joshua/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. <a href="/kjv/joshua/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the rulers, returned from the children of Reuben and the children of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought back word to them. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. <a href="/nasb/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. <a href="/lsb/joshua/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. <a href="/amp/joshua/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. <a href="/csb/joshua/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the priest Phinehas son of Eleazar and the leaders returned from the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report to them. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report to them. <a href="/asv/joshua/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And 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, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. <a href="/cev/joshua/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Phinehas and the clan leaders left Gilead and went back to Canaan to tell the Israelites about their meeting with the Reuben and Gad tribes. <a href="/erv/joshua/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And 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, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. <a href="/gwt/joshua/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Phinehas (son of the priest Eleazar) and the leaders returned from Reuben and Gad in Gilead to Israel in Canaan and gave them the report. <a href="/gnt/joshua/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Phinehas and the leaders left the people of Reuben and Gad in the land of Gilead and went back to Canaan, to the people of Israel, and reported to them. <a href="/isv/joshua/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Eleazar's son Phinehas the priest and the leaders returned from the descendants of Reuben, the descendants of Gad, and from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan and to the people of Israel, bringing back word to them. <a href="/msb/joshua/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. <a href="/net/joshua/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Phinehas, son of Eleazar, the priest, and the leaders left the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead and reported back to the Israelites in the land of Canaan. <a href="/nheb/joshua/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the leaders, returned from the people of Reuben, and from the people of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. <a href="/wbt/joshua/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, from the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. <a href="/web/joshua/22.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, turn back from the sons of Reuben, and from the sons of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and bring them back word; <a href="/ylt/joshua/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, turn back from the sons of Reuben, and from the sons of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, unto the sons of Israel, and bring them back word; <a href="/slt/joshua/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, will turn back, and the chiefs, from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and will turn back to them the word.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he returned with the princes from the children of Ruben and Gad, out of the land of Galaad, into the land of Chanaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he returned with the leaders, from the sons of Reuben and of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, into the parts of Canaan, to the sons of Israel. And he reported to them. <a href="/nabre/joshua/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Phinehas, son of Eleazar the priest, and the leaders returned from the Reubenites and the Gadites in the land of Gilead to the Israelites in the land of Canaan, and reported the matter to them. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the priest Phinehas son of Eleazar and the chiefs returned from the Reubenites and the Gadites in the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the Israelites, and brought back word to them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes who were with him, returned from the Reubenites and from the Gadites and the Manashites, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them an answer. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Phinkhas son of Eliazer the Priest and the Princes of his people returned from the presence of the children of Rubil and from the presence of the children of Gad, and Manasheh from the land of Gelad to the land of Canaan to the children of Israel, and they brought them an answer<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And 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, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them back word. <a href="/sep/joshua/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> So Phinees the priest and the princes departed from the children of Ruben, and from the children of Gad, and from the half tribe of Manasse out of Galaad into the land of Chanaan to the children of Israel; and reported the words to them. <a href="/parallel/joshua/22-32.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=6006" 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 Offensive Altar</a> …31Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest said to the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, “Today we know that the LORD is among us, because you have not committed this breach of faith against Him. Consequently, you have delivered the Israelites from the hand of the LORD.” 32<a href="/hebrew/6372.htm" title="6372: pî·nə·ḥās (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. Apparently from peh and a variation of nachash; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites.">Then Phinehas</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">of Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: wə·han·nə·śî·’îm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">together with the other leaders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’êṯ (Prep-m:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3667.htm" title="3667: kə·na·‘an (N-proper-ms) -- From kana'; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him.">of Canaan</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·ši·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and brought back</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">a report regarding</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’ō·w·ṯām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Reubenites</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ū·mê·’êṯ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and Gadites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: ḡāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: mê·’e·reṣ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: hag·gil·‘āḏ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gilead.</a> 33The Israelites were satisfied with the report, and they blessed God and spoke no more about going to war against them to destroy the land where the Reubenites and Gadites lived.…<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="/numbers/32-1.htm">Numbers 32:1-33</a> Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-20</a> So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ... <a href="/joshua/1-12.htm">Joshua 1:12-15</a> But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ... <a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Joshua 4:12-13</a> The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15-17</a> The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">1 Chronicles 5:18-22</a> The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. / They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. / And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. ... <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3-4</a> who said to his servants, “Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we have failed to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?” / So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32-33</a> In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan. <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a> A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! <a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm">Proverbs 18:19</a> An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a> Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: <a href="/ezekiel/37-15.htm">Ezekiel 37:15-28</a> Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. ... <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a> that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And 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.and brought<a href="/joshua/22-12.htm">Joshua 22:12-14</a> And when the children of Israel heard of it, the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up to war against them… <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13</a> As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/22-11.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/joshua/22-13.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Phin'ehas</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-25.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/joshua/22-9.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/24-3.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/joshua/23-2.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/joshua/22-33.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/joshua/22-33.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/23-2.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/judges/11-31.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Phin'ehas</a> <a href="/judges/17-5.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/judges/3-3.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/joshua/22-33.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/joshua/22-33.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/joshua/22-33.htm">Word</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>Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest Phinehas, a significant figure in Israel's history, was known for his zealousness for God's holiness, as seen in <a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Numbers 25:7-13</a>. He was the grandson of Aaron, the first high priest, and his actions often reflected a deep commitment to maintaining the purity of Israel's worship. His involvement in this situation underscores the importance of priestly leadership in resolving potential conflicts within the Israelite community.together with the other leaders The inclusion of other leaders indicates a collective decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of unity and shared responsibility among the tribes of Israel. This reflects the structure of Israelite society, where tribal leaders played crucial roles in governance and maintaining order, as seen in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21-26</a>.returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan Canaan, the Promised Land, was the inheritance given to the Israelites by God. The return of Phinehas and the leaders to Canaan signifies the centrality of this land in God's covenant with Israel. It also highlights the geographical separation between the tribes on either side of the Jordan River, which could lead to misunderstandings and conflicts, as seen in this narrative.and brought back a report The act of bringing back a report is reminiscent of the spies sent by Moses in <a href="/numbers/13.htm">Numbers 13</a>, though with a more positive outcome. This report was crucial in preventing a civil war among the tribes, demonstrating the power of communication and understanding in resolving disputes.regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead The Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, had chosen to settle in Gilead, east of the Jordan River, as described in <a href="/numbers/32.htm">Numbers 32</a>. This decision, while initially contentious, was permitted by Moses with the condition that they assist in the conquest of Canaan. The land of Gilead, known for its balm and fertile pastures, was a significant region in biblical history, often associated with healing and prosperity (<a href="/jeremiah/8-22.htm">Jeremiah 8:22</a>). The report concerning these tribes was crucial in maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/phinehas.htm">Phinehas</a> The son of Eleazar, the priest, and grandson of Aaron. Known for his zeal for God's holiness, Phinehas played a crucial role in maintaining the unity and purity of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a> The high priest and son of Aaron. He served as a spiritual leader and mediator for the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/r/reubenites_and_gadites.htm">Reubenites and Gadites</a> Two of the tribes of Israel who settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River. They were initially misunderstood by the other tribes for building an altar, which was thought to be an act of rebellion. 4. <a href="/topical/l/land_of_gilead.htm">Land of Gilead</a> The region east of the Jordan River where the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh settled. 5. <a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a> The land west of the Jordan River, where the majority of the Israelites settled, representing the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/z/zeal_for_god's_holiness.htm">Zeal for God's Holiness</a> Phinehas exemplifies a passion for maintaining the holiness of God's people. We are called to uphold God's standards in our communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication.htm">The Importance of Communication</a> Misunderstandings can lead to conflict. Open and honest communication, as demonstrated by Phinehas and the leaders, is crucial in resolving disputes. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a> The tribes' resolution highlights the importance of unity among God's people. We should strive for peace and understanding within the church. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Phinehas and the leaders showed discernment by investigating the situation before passing judgment. Leaders today should seek wisdom and understanding before making decisions. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_peace.htm">Reconciliation and Peace</a> The peaceful resolution of potential conflict among the tribes serves as a model for reconciliation. We are called to be peacemakers in our relationships.<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/who_was_the_high_priest_in_the_bible.htm">Who was the high priest in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_considered_the_passover_lamb.htm">What is the Book of Joshua's date of writing?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_mercy_and_conquest_reconcile.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10 commands mercy and compassion; how do these ideals reconcile with earlier Old Testament accounts of conquest and violence?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_joshua_22_align_with_deut._12.htm">How does Joshua 22 align with other passages that mandate a single place of worship (e.g., Deuteronomy 12), and why is there no mention of God's direct intervention here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/joshua/22-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Phinehas פִּֽינְחָ֣ס (pî·nə·ḥās) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6372.htm">Strong's 6372: </a> Phinehas -- three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Eleazar אֶלְעָזָ֣ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֣ן ׀ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest and the leaders וְהַנְּשִׂיאִ֡ים (wə·han·nə·śî·’îm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist returned וַיָּ֣שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Canaan כְּנַ֖עַן (kə·na·‘an) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3667.htm">Strong's 3667: </a> Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan and brought back וַיָּשִׁ֥בוּ (way·yā·ši·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again a report regarding דָּבָֽר׃ (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause the Reubenites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and Gadites בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son in the land מֵאֶ֧רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Gilead. הַגִּלְעָ֛ד (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/22-32.htm">OT History: Joshua 22:32 Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest (Josh. 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