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The Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows! And let Israel know! If this has been in rebellion or disobedience to the LORD, do not spare us this day. <a href="/nlt/joshua/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> “The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows the truth, and may Israel know it, too! We have not built the altar in treacherous rebellion against the LORD. If we have done so, do not spare our lives this day. <a href="/esv/joshua/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> “The Mighty One, God, the LORD! The Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows; and let Israel itself know! If it was in rebellion or in breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today <a href="/bsb/joshua/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today. <a href="/kjv/joshua/22.htm">King James Bible</a> The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) <a href="/nkjv/joshua/22.htm">New King James Version</a> “The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, He knows, and let Israel itself know—if it is in rebellion, or if in treachery against the LORD, do not save us this day. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “The Mighty One, God, the LORD, the Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion, or if in an unfaithful act against the LORD, do not save us this day! <a href="/nasb/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The Mighty One, God, the LORD, the Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion, or if in an unfaithful act against the LORD do not save us this day! <a href="/nasb77/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The Mighty One, God, the LORD, the Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion, or if in an unfaithful act against the LORD do not Thou save us this day! <a href="/lsb/joshua/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “The Mighty One, God, Yahweh, the Mighty One, God, Yahweh! He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion or if in an unfaithful act against Yahweh, do not save us this day! <a href="/amp/joshua/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “The Mighty One, God, the LORD, the Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion, or if in an unfaithful act against the LORD, do not save us this day! <a href="/csb/joshua/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “The Mighty One, God, the LORD! The Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows, and may Israel also know. Do not spare us today, if it was in rebellion or treachery against the LORD <a href="/hcsb/joshua/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Yahweh is the God of gods! Yahweh is the God of gods! He knows, and may Israel also know. Do not spare us today, if it was in rebellion or treachery against the LORD <a href="/asv/joshua/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> The Mighty One, God, Jehovah, the Mighty One, God, Jehovah, he knoweth; and Israel he shall know: if it be in rebellion, or if in trespass against Jehovah (save thou us not this day,) <a href="/cev/joshua/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD is the greatest God! We ask him to be our witness, because he knows whether or not we were rebellious or unfaithful when we built that altar. If we were unfaithful, then we pray that God won't rescue us today. Let us tell you why we built that altar, <a href="/erv/joshua/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> The LORD, the God of gods, the LORD, the God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in trespass against the LORD, (save thou us not this day,) <a href="/gwt/joshua/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They said, "The LORD is [the only true] God! The LORD is [the only true] God! He knows, so let Israel know! If our act is rebellious or unfaithful to the LORD, <a href="/gnt/joshua/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> "The Mighty One is God! He is the LORD! The Mighty One is God! He is the LORD! He knows why we did this, and we want you to know too! If we rebelled and did not keep faith with the LORD, do not let us live any longer! <a href="/isv/joshua/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The God of gods, the LORD, the God of gods, the LORD is the one who knows! And may Israel itself be aware that if this was an act of rebellion or an act of treachery against the LORD, may he not deliver us today! <a href="/msb/joshua/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today. <a href="/net/joshua/22.htm">NET Bible</a> "El, God, the LORD! El, God, the LORD! He knows the truth! Israel must also know! If we have rebelled or disobeyed the LORD, don't spare us today! <a href="/nheb/joshua/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "El, God, the LORD. El, God, the LORD. He knows; and Israel shall know. If it was in rebellion, or if in trespass against the LORD, do not save us this day, <a href="/wbt/joshua/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it is in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) <a href="/web/joshua/22.htm">World English Bible</a> “The Mighty One, God, Yahweh, the Mighty One, God, Yahweh, he knows; and Israel shall know: if it was in rebellion, or if in trespass against Yahweh (don’t save us today), <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “The God of gods—YHWH, the God of gods—YHWH, He is knowing, and Israel—he knows, if [we are] in rebellion, and if in trespass against YHWH, do not save us this day! <a href="/ylt/joshua/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'The God of gods -- Jehovah, the God of gods -- Jehovah, He is knowing, and Israel, he doth know, if in rebellion, and if in trespass against Jehovah (Thou dost not save us this day!) <a href="/slt/joshua/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The God of gods, Jehovah, the God of gods, Jehovah he will know, and Israel he will know; if in rebellion and if in transgression against Jehovah, thou shalt not save us this day;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord the most mighty God, the Lord the most mighty God, he knoweth, and Israel also shall understand: If with the design of transgression we have set up this altar, let him not save us, but punish us immediately: <a href="/cpdv/joshua/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “The Lord, the almighty God, the Lord, the almighty God, he knows, and also Israel will understand: If we have constructed this altar with intent of transgression, let him not preserve us, but instead punish us immediately. <a href="/nabre/joshua/22.htm">New American Bible</a> “The LORD is the God of gods. The LORD, the God of gods, knows and Israel shall know. If now we have acted out of rebellion or treachery against the LORD, our God, do not try to save us this day, <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “The LORD, God of gods! The LORD, God of gods! He knows; and let Israel itself know! If it was in rebellion or in breach of faith toward the LORD, do not spare us today<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The LORD is the God of gods, the God of gods is the LORD, and he is our God, and he knows Israel and he knows us also; if we shall depart from him, or if we shall transgress against the worship of the LORD in doing this thing, then let him not save us this day. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> “LORD JEHOVAH is God of gods. The God of gods is LORD JEHOVAH, and he is our God and he knows Israel, and he knows us that if we depart from him and if we betray him in the worship of LORD JEHOVAH, we do so; he will not save us today!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> God, God, the LORD, God, God, the LORD, He knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in treachery against the LORD--save Thou us not this day-- <a href="/sep/joshua/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> God even God is the Lord, and God even God himself knows, and Israel he shall know; if we have transgressed before the Lord by apostasy, let him not deliver us this day. <a href="/parallel/joshua/22-22.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=5857" 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> …21Then the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the clans of Israel: 22<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“The LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">the Mighty One,</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">is God!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">the Mighty One,</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">is God!</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·ḏê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">knows,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: wə·yiś·rā·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">and may Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yê·ḏā‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">also know.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If this</a> <a href="/hebrew/4777.htm" title="4777: bə·me·reḏ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Rebellion, revolt. From marad; rebellion.">was in rebellion</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/4604.htm" title="4604: bə·ma·‘al (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- An unfaithful or treacherous act. From ma'al; treachery, i.e. Sin.">or breach of faith</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">against the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: tō·wō·šî·‘ê·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cp) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">spare us</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> 23If we have built for ourselves an altar to turn away from Him and to offer burnt offerings and grain offerings on it, or to sacrifice fellowship offerings on it, may the LORD Himself hold us accountable.…<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/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a> For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe. <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a> Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a> Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. <a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a> would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? <a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Psalm 139:23-24</a> Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/job/34-11.htm">Job 34:11</a> For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a> If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? <a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">1 Kings 8:39</a> be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12-13</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4-5</a> My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. / Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a> Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Acts 15:8</a> And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knows, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)Lord God.<a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.<a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a> For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:<a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Psalm 82:1</a> A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.he knoweth<a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">1 Kings 8:39</a> Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)<a href="/joshua/10-7.htm">Joshua 10:7</a> So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour.<a href="/joshua/23-10.htm">Joshua 23:10</a> One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.Israel<a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Psalm 37:6</a> And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.<a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9</a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.<a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Malachi 3:18</a> Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.if it be<a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a> For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.<a href="/job/31-5.htm">Job 31:5-8,38-40</a> If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; … <a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Psalm 7:3-5</a> O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/22-20.htm">Act</a> <a href="/numbers/14-34.htm">Breach</a> <a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/joshua/22-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/17-8.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/joshua/10-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-27.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-27.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Save</a> <a href="/joshua/22-20.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/joshua/2-13.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Today</a> <a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-40.htm">Treachery</a> <a href="/joshua/22-20.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/joshua/22-16.htm">Unfaithful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/15-7.htm">Act</a> <a href="/judges/21-15.htm">Breach</a> <a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/joshua/22-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/18-1.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/joshua/23-9.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/judges/2-16.htm">Save</a> <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/judges/6-4.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Today</a> <a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Treachery</a> <a href="/joshua/22-31.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Unfaithful</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 LORD, the Mighty One, is God! This declaration emphasizes the sovereignty and power of God, affirming His supreme authority. The repetition underscores the seriousness and sincerity of the statement. This echoes the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, which declares the oneness and uniqueness of God. It also reflects the acknowledgment of God's might seen in the Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/50.htm">Psalm 50:1</a>, where God is called the "Mighty One."The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The repetition serves as a solemn oath, reinforcing the truth of God's identity and the speaker's commitment to Him. In ancient Near Eastern culture, repetition was a common rhetorical device to emphasize important truths. This mirrors the structure of oaths and covenants, where repetition signifies the gravity of the commitment.He knows, and may Israel also know. This phrase acknowledges God's omniscience, affirming that nothing is hidden from Him. It is a call for transparency and truth, inviting the community of Israel to be aware of the situation. This reflects the biblical principle that God searches the heart and knows all intentions, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a>.If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, The speaker is addressing a potential accusation of apostasy or unfaithfulness. In the historical context, the tribes east of the Jordan were accused of building an altar in rebellion against God. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where faithfulness was paramount, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>.do not spare us today. This is an appeal for divine justice, showing the seriousness of covenant violations. The speaker is willing to accept the consequences if found guilty, reflecting the biblical principle of accountability before God. This echoes the sentiment in <a href="/numbers/32-23.htm">Numbers 32:23</a>, where sin is expected to be confronted and dealt with.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is acknowledged as the supreme God above all. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_transjordan_tribes.htm">The Transjordan Tribes (Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh)</a> These tribes settled east of the Jordan River and built an altar, which led to a misunderstanding with the other tribes of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/p/phinehas.htm">Phinehas</a> The son of Eleazar the priest, who was sent to investigate the intentions behind the altar built by the Transjordan tribes. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The collective nation of God's chosen people, who were concerned about potential rebellion against God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> Constructed by the Transjordan tribes as a witness between them and the other Israelites, not for sacrifices, but as a symbol of unity and shared faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a> God knows the intentions of our hearts. We should live transparently before Him, understanding that nothing is hidden from His sight. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a> Misunderstandings can arise even among God's people. It is crucial to seek clarity and maintain unity, as the Transjordan tribes did by explaining their actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_intentions.htm">The Importance of Intentions</a> Our actions should align with our intentions to honor God. We must regularly examine our motives to ensure they are pure and God-honoring. <a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a> Being accountable to one another in the faith community helps prevent rebellion and encourages righteousness. The Israelites' approach to the Transjordan tribes exemplifies this principle. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a> When conflicts arise, seek reconciliation through open communication and a shared commitment to God's truth, as demonstrated by the resolution between the tribes.<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_are_israelites_seen_as_canaanites.htm">Why does archaeological evidence show that the Israelites were originally Canaanites rather than an invading force?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_divine_punishment_in_joshua_22.htm">If the eastern tribes truly risked idolatry, as it appears in Joshua 22:16-18, why does the narrative not record any divine punishment or sign to confirm the seriousness of the offense?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_15_2-3_with_rahab's_lie.htm">Psalm 15:2-3 demands complete truthfulness and no slander; how do we reconcile this with instances of approved deceit (e.g., Rahab in Joshua 2)?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_comfort_grief.htm">How does God provide deliverance from troubles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - The Lord God of gods. The double repetition of this adjuration is suited to the greatness of the occasion. No words can suffice to express the horror and detestation of the two and a half tribes at the sin of which they have been supposed guilty. Nor does our version at all approach the majesty of the original form of oath. The Vulgate and Luther approach nearer to it when they render the one, "fortissimus Deus Dominus," and the other, "der starke Gott, der Herr." But no translation can do justice to the vigour of the original. The three names of God, El, Elohim, and Jehovah, are each twice repeated in their order. El representing the earliest Hebrew idea of God, strength (as that of the Aryans was splendour) comes first. Then Elohim, with its pluralis excellentiae, suited to a nation whose theological holizon was expanding, and suggesting the manifold ways in which El the mighty one displayed His greatness, as the source of all power, mental, moral, and physical, in heaven and in earth. Then came the name by which He had revealed Himself to Moses, Jehovah, the Self-existent One, the author of all being, He whose supreme prerogative it was to have existed from all eternity, and from whose will all things were derived. It was impossible for any Israelite to have devised a more awful formula by which to clear themselves from the charge of rebellion against God. The same striking phrase is adopted by Asaph in the fiftieth Psalm, when he desires to give especial emphasis to the words of God which follow. Some of the Babbis interpret Elohim here of angels, and explain, "the God of angels." Dr. Perowne, on <a href="/psalms/50-1.htm">Psalm 50:1</a>, prefers the LXX. θεὸς θεῶν. Lange, on this passage, translates feebly, "God, God Jehovah," but he abandons this in his commentary on <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1</a>. for the interpretation given above. Ewald prefers the LXX. rendering. Vaihinger suggests, "the mighty God Jehovah." But the majority of recent commentators prefer the rendering given above, and it is supported by Jewish authorities of credit (cf. <a href="/jeremiah/32-14.htm">Jeremiah 32:14</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/9-32.htm">Nehemiah 9:32</a>). He knoweth. These words are in the strictest Hebrew form of the present tense. It is not merely implied that "God knows" as a general fact, but He is called to witness in the most emphatic manner. "He is at this moment aware that we are speaking the truth." Save us not this day. These words are not parenthetical, as in our version, but in their eagerness to clear themselves (another fact of vivid narration not to be lost sight of, as indicating that the information came originally from an eyewitness) they change the construction. "El Elohim Jehovah, El Elohim Jehovah, He is witness, and Israel shall know - if in rebellion, and if in transgression against the Lord, mayest Thou not save us this day - to build an altar to us, to turn from after the Lord." The whole sentence betokens the strong agitation of those who uttered it - "ex vehementissima animi perturbatione effundunt illi potiusquam pronuneiant" (Masius) - and to whatever period we may attribute the composition of the Book of Joshua, there can be little doubt that he had access to authentic documents, written by eyewitnesses of the scenes that are described. Rosenmuller discusses another interpretation, which regards these words as an address to Phinehas; but while admitting that it is a possible one, rejects it as less suitable to the context. Besides, it may be remarked that "save us" can only be addressed to God. To man, "spare us" would have been said. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/22-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“The LORD, יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the Mighty One, אֵל֩ ׀ (’êl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty [is] God! אֱלֹהִ֨ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative The LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel The Mighty One, אֵ֣ל ׀ (’êl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty [is] God! אֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative He ה֣וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are knows, יֹדֵ֔עַ (yō·ḏê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know and may Israel וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (wə·yiś·rā·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc also know. יֵדָ֑ע (yê·ḏā‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know If [this] אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not was in rebellion בְּמֶ֤רֶד (bə·me·reḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4777.htm">Strong's 4777: </a> Rebellion, revolt or breach of faith בְּמַ֙עַל֙ (bə·ma·‘al) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4604.htm">Strong's 4604: </a> An unfaithful or treacherous act against the LORD, בַּֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not spare us תּוֹשִׁיעֵ֖נוּ (tō·wō·šî·‘ê·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor today. הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/22-22.htm">OT History: Joshua 22:22 The Mighty One God Yahweh the Mighty (Josh. 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