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And they talked no more about going to war against them to devastate the country where the Reubenites and the Gadites lived. <a href="/nlt/joshua/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> And all the Israelites were satisfied and praised God and spoke no more of war against Reuben and Gad. <a href="/esv/joshua/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the report was good in the eyes of the people of Israel. And the people of Israel blessed God and spoke no more of making war against them to destroy the land where the people of Reuben and the people of Gad were settled. <a href="/bsb/joshua/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/kjv/joshua/22.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/22.htm">New King James Version</a> So the thing pleased the children of Israel, and the children of Israel blessed God; they spoke no more of going against them in battle, to destroy the land where the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The word pleased the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel blessed God; and they did not speak of going up against them in battle to destroy the land in which the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad were living. <a href="/nasb/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> The word pleased the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel blessed God; and they did not speak of going up against them in war to destroy the land in which the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad were living. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the word pleased the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel blessed God; and they did not speak of going up against them in war, to destroy the land in which the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad were living. <a href="/lsb/joshua/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the word was good in the sight of the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel blessed God; and they did not speak of going up against them in war to destroy the land in which the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad were living. <a href="/amp/joshua/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The report pleased the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel blessed God; and they said no more about going to battle against them to destroy the land in which the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad were living. <a href="/csb/joshua/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Israelites were pleased with the report, and they blessed God. They spoke no more about going to war against them to ravage the land where the Reubenites and Gadites lived. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Israelites were pleased with the report, and they praised God. They spoke no more about going to war against them to ravage the land where the Reubenites and Gadites lived. <a href="/asv/joshua/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and spake no more of going up against them to war, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and the children of Gad dwelt. <a href="/cev/joshua/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Israelites were happy and praised God. There was no more talk about going to war and wiping out the tribes of Reuben and Gad. <a href="/erv/joshua/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and spake no more of going up against them to war, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and the children of Gad dwelt. <a href="/gwt/joshua/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The people of Israel were satisfied with the report. So they praised God and didn't talk anymore about going to war against Reuben and Gad and destroying the land where they were living. <a href="/gnt/joshua/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Israelites were satisfied and praised God. They no longer talked about going to war to devastate the land where the people of Reuben and Gad had settled. <a href="/isv/joshua/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> What they said pleased the people of Israel, so they blessed God and said no more about going up to attack them in war and to destroy the land where the descendants of Reuben and the descendants of Gad were living. <a href="/msb/joshua/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/net/joshua/22.htm">NET Bible</a> The Israelites were satisfied with their report and gave thanks to God. They said nothing more about launching an attack to destroy the land in which the Reubenites and Gadites lived. <a href="/nheb/joshua/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and spoke no more of going up against them to war, to destroy the land in which the people of Reuben and the people of Gad lived. <a href="/wbt/joshua/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 in which the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt. <a href="/web/joshua/22.htm">World English Bible</a> The thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and spoke no more of going up against them to war, to destroy the land in which the children of Reuben and the children of Gad lived. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the thing is good in the eyes of the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel bless God, and have not spoken to go up against them to war, to destroy the land which the sons of Reuben, and the sons of Gad, are dwelling in. <a href="/ylt/joshua/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the thing is good in the eyes of the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel bless God, and have not said to go up against them to war, to destroy the land which the sons of Reuben, and the sons of Gad, are dwelling in. <a href="/slt/joshua/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the word will be good in the eves of the sons of Israel; and the sons of Israel will bless God, and they said not to go up against them to war to destroy the land which the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad dwelt in it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the saying pleased all that heard it. And the children of Israel praised God, and they no longer said that they would go up against them, and fight, and destroy the land of their possession. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the word pleased all who heard it. And the sons of Israel praised God, and they no longer said that they would go up against them, and fight, and destroy the land of their possession. <a href="/nabre/joshua/22.htm">New American Bible</a> The report satisfied the Israelites, who blessed God and decided not to take military action against the Reubenites and Gadites nor to ravage the land where they lived. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The report pleased the Israelites; and the Israelites blessed God and spoke no more of making war against them, to destroy the land where the Reubenites and the Gadites were settled.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the answer pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and decided not to go up against them to battle to destroy the land wherein the Reubenites and the Gadites and the Manashites dwelt. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the answer was beautiful in the eyes of the children of Israel, and the children of Israel blessed God and they said that they would not go up against them for battle for the destruction of the land of the children of Rubil, and of the children of Gad, and of the children of Manasheh who were dwelling in it<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and spoke no more of going up against them to war, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and the children of Gad dwelt. <a href="/sep/joshua/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it pleased the children of Israel; and they spoke to the children of Israel, and blessed the God of the children of Israel, and told them to go up no more to war against the others to destroy the land of the children of Ruben, and the children of Gad, and the half tribe of Manasse: so they dwelt upon it. <a href="/parallel/joshua/22-33.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=6021" 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> …32Then 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. 33<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/3190.htm" title="3190: way·yî·ṭaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">were satisfied</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">with the report,</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 they</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/1288.htm" title="1288: way·ḇā·ră·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: la·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">more about going</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: laṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Prep-l, Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">to war</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: lə·ša·ḥêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">to destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">where</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/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê- (Conj-w:: 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/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">lived.</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> 34So the Reubenites and Gadites named the altar Witness, for they said, “It is a witness between us that the LORD is God.”…<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/13-12.htm">Deuteronomy 13:12-18</a> If, regarding one of the cities the LORD your God is giving you to inhabit, you hear it said / that wicked men have arisen from among you and have led the people of their city astray, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods” (which you have not known), / then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you, ... <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="/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13-15</a> Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon. / And at that time the Benjamites returned and were given the women who were spared from Jabesh-gilead. But there were not enough women for all of them. / The people grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a void in the tribes of Israel. <a href="/1_samuel/11-12.htm">1 Samuel 11:12-15</a> Then the people said to Samuel, “Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Bring those men here so we can kill them!” / But Saul ordered, “No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel.” / Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14-22</a> Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel-beth-maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him. / And Joab’s troops came and besieged Sheba in Abel-beth-maacah and built a siege ramp against the outer rampart of the city. As all the troops with Joab were battering the wall to topple it, / a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.” ... <a href="/1_kings/12-22.htm">1 Kings 12:22-24</a> But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people / that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-10.htm">2 Chronicles 30:10-12</a> And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the people scorned and mocked them. / Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. / Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD. <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/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. <a href="/isaiah/11-13.htm">Isaiah 11:13</a> Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim. <a href="/ezekiel/37-22.htm">Ezekiel 37:22</a> I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms. <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="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3-4</a> Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. / Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” <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 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 dwelled.the thing<a href="/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.<a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Acts 15:12,31</a> Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them… <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7</a> And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.blessed<a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">1 Samuel 25:32,33</a> And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: … <a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a> And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.<a href="/nehemiah/8-5.htm">Nehemiah 8:5,6</a> And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/14-11.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/joshua/22-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/joshua/22-32.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/22-10.htm">Country</a> <a href="/joshua/11-20.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/joshua/11-20.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-32.htm">Devastate</a> <a href="/joshua/21-43.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/joshua/22-12.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/numbers/35-23.htm">Intend</a> <a href="/joshua/22-32.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/11-23.htm">Making</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/joshua/7-19.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/joshua/14-7.htm">Report</a> <a href="/joshua/22-32.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/joshua/22-32.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/joshua/21-43.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/joshua/22-24.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-4.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/joshua/22-28.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/joshua/22-12.htm">War</a> <a href="/joshua/22-19.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/joshua/22-32.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/3-2.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/joshua/24-10.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/joshua/22-34.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Country</a> <a href="/joshua/24-8.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/joshua/24-8.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/judges/6-5.htm">Devastate</a> <a href="/joshua/24-2.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/judges/5-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-8.htm">Intend</a> <a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/9-16.htm">Making</a> <a href="/judges/13-23.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/judges/16-24.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/judges/18-8.htm">Report</a> <a href="/joshua/22-34.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/joshua/22-34.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/judges/5-10.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/judges/13-11.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/judges/3-24.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/joshua/24-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/joshua/24-17.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/joshua/23-14.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>The Israelites were satisfied with the report The Israelites' satisfaction with the report reflects a resolution of potential conflict. This moment highlights the importance of communication and understanding within the community of God's people. The report in question was delivered by Phinehas and the leaders, who were sent to investigate the altar built by the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. Their satisfaction indicates that the tribes east of the Jordan were not in rebellion against God, but rather had built the altar as a witness to their shared faith. This incident underscores the value of seeking clarity and truth before taking action, aligning with biblical principles of wisdom and discernment (<a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13</a>).and they blessed God Blessing God in this context signifies gratitude and recognition of His sovereignty and guidance. The Israelites' response shows their acknowledgment of God's hand in maintaining unity among the tribes. This act of blessing God is a form of worship and thanksgiving, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture (<a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a>). It reflects a heart posture that recognizes God's provision and intervention in human affairs, encouraging believers to maintain a spirit of thankfulness in all circumstances (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>).and spoke no more about going to war against them The decision to refrain from war demonstrates the power of reconciliation and peace over conflict. This outcome is significant in the historical context of Israel, where tribal unity was crucial for survival and fulfillment of God's promises. The potential for civil war was averted through dialogue and understanding, illustrating the biblical principle of peacemaking (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>). This moment serves as a reminder of the importance of resolving disputes within the body of believers, as emphasized in the New Testament (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a>).to destroy the land where the Reubenites and Gadites lived The mention of destroying the land highlights the severity of the potential conflict. The land east of the Jordan, given to the Reubenites and Gadites, was part of the inheritance promised by God (<a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33</a>). Destroying it would have meant not only loss of life but also a breach of God's covenant. This phrase underscores the gravity of internal strife and the importance of preserving the unity and integrity of God's people. It also reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's desire for His people to live in harmony and faithfulness to His commands (<a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The collective group of God's chosen people, consisting of the twelve tribes, who were settling in the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/r/reubenites,_gadites,_and_the_half-tribe_of_manasseh.htm">Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh</a> These tribes had settled on the east side of the Jordan River and were initially suspected of building an altar in rebellion against God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> A significant structure built by the eastern tribes, which was initially misunderstood as a potential act of rebellion against the central worship in the tabernacle. 4. <a href="/topical/p/phinehas.htm">Phinehas</a> The son of Eleazar the priest, who led the delegation to investigate the intentions behind the altar. 5. <a href="/topical/s/shiloh.htm">Shiloh</a> The central place of worship for the Israelites at the time, where the tabernacle was located and where the Israelites gathered to discuss the potential conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication.htm">The Importance of Communication</a> Misunderstandings can lead to conflict. The Israelites' willingness to investigate and communicate prevented unnecessary bloodshed. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a> The resolution of this potential conflict highlights the importance of unity and understanding among God's people. <a href="/topical/b/blessing_god_in_resolution.htm">Blessing God in Resolution</a> The Israelites' response to bless God after resolving the misunderstanding shows the importance of gratitude and recognition of God's hand in peaceful outcomes. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_assumptions.htm">Avoiding Assumptions</a> Jumping to conclusions can lead to unnecessary strife. It's crucial to seek understanding and clarity before taking action. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Phinehas and the leaders played a crucial role in mediating and resolving the conflict, demonstrating the importance of wise and godly leadership.<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/can_christians_celebrate_thanksgiving.htm">Should Christians participate in Thanksgiving celebrations?</a> <a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_of_joshua_22_10_altar.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of this altar mentioned in Joshua 22:10, considering its significance to the nation's unity?</a> <a href="/q/why_build_a_separate_altar_in_joshua_22_10.htm">How do we reconcile the building of a separate altar in Joshua 22:10 with earlier commands to worship at one central sanctuary?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_reuben's_and_gad's_settlement_sparse.htm">Joshua 13:8-14 - If Reuben's and Gad's territories east of the Jordan were truly established, why is tangible evidence of extensive settlement in those regions sparse?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) Did not intend--i.e., they decided not (Heb. they did not say to go up against them).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - Did not intend. Literally, did not speak. That is, no one, after the explanation, was found to support the proposal which had previously been found to be necessary. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/22-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son were satisfied וַיִּיטַ֣ב (way·yî·ṭaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing with the report, הַדָּבָ֗ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause and they בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son praised וַיְבָרֲכ֥וּ (way·ḇā·ră·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and spoke אָמְר֗וּ (’ā·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say no וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no more about going לַעֲל֤וֹת (la·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively to war לַצָּבָ֔א (laṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign against them עֲלֵיהֶם֙ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against to destroy לְשַׁחֵת֙ (lə·ša·ḥêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> Perhaps to go to ruin the land הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land where אֲשֶׁ֛ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Reubenites בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and Gadites וּבְנֵי־ (ū·ḇə·nê-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son lived. יֹשְׁבִ֥ים (yō·šə·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/22-33.htm">Joshua 22:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/22-33.htm">OT History: Joshua 22:33 The thing pleased the children of Israel (Josh. 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