joshua-22:5

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Joshua 22:1-34

SPECIAL CITIES ; ALTAR OF WITNESS THE CITIES OF REFUGE (Joshua 20:0 ) The decree concerning the cities of refuge was considered in its place. It will be well, however, again to notice that they were not instituted to shield criminals but innocent murderers. Whether innocent or guilty though, the murdered had an asylum until his case could be heard by the authorities (Joshua 20:6 ). If innocent he was permitted to remain in the city, immune from the legal avenger, until the death of the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Joshua 22:1-34

After Rest Joshua 20-24 THE twentieth chapter deals with the Cities of Refuge. A very beautiful expression is that "City of Refuge." Very suggestive, too. But there is a great black shadow in the middle of it: for why should men want refuge? The term is noble in itself, but what is it in its suggestion? Surely it means that there is a pursuing storm. We have heard travellers say that by making haste they will just be in time to escape the impending tempest; so they quicken their steps, and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Joshua 22:5

How very sweet it is to behold the uniform attention of God's servants to his glory. Joshua will not suffer the people to depart without once more putting them in remembrance of the first, and best, and greatest of all concerns. So, blessed God, may the sweet remembrancer of Christ Jesus, continually remind me of my engagements to the Redeemer. I would pray for grace to cleave unto him, for he is my life. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1-9

1-9 Joshua dismisses the tribes with good counsel. Those who have the commandment have it in vain, unless they do the commandment; and it will not be done aright unless we take diligent heed. In particular to love the Lord our God, as the best of beings, and the best of friends; and as far as that principle rules in the heart, there will be constant care and endeavour to walk in his ways, even those that are narrow and up-hill. In every instance to keep his commandments. At all times, and in... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Joshua 22:1-9

The Dismissal v. 1. Then, namely, at some time after the conquest of Canaan, probably after the division of the land was completed, Joshua called the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, the soldiers out of these tribes, who had served in the army of Israel during these years of conquest, Joshua 1:12-Ezra :, v. 2. and said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses, the servant of the Lord, commanded you, Numbers 32:20; Deuteronomy 3:18, and have obeyed my voice in all... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Joshua 22:1-34

SECTION THIRDThe Release of the Two and a Half Transjordanic Tribes. Joshua’s Farewell Discourse. His Death and that of EleazarJoshua 22-241. The Release of the Two and a Half Transjordanic Tribes.Joshua 22:0a. Joshua’s Parting AddressJoshua 22:1-81Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh,2And said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the Lord [Jehovah] commanded you, and have obeyed [hearkened to] my voice in all that Icommanded you:... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Joshua 22:1-9

Joshua THE END OF THE WAR Jos_21:43 - Jos_21:45 ; Jos_22:1 - Jos_22:9 . ‘The old order changeth, giving place to new.’ In this passage we have the breaking up of the congregation and the disbanding of the victorious army. The seven years of fighting had come to an end. The swords were to be ‘beaten into plowshares,’ and the comrades who had marched shoulder to shoulder, and shared the fierce excitement of many a bloody field, were to be scattered, each becoming a peaceful farmer or... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Joshua 22:1-20

Averting War between Brethren Joshua 22:1-20 There was generous appreciation of services rendered as Joshua dismissed the warriors. Something like “Well-done, good and faithful servant,” rings through His words. But he takes care to remind them that the tenure of their lands depends wholly on their obedience. This will explain the brief and transient existence of the trans-Jordanic tribes. The altar was probably erected on the east of the Jordan. It was “over against” the land of Canaan, and... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Joshua 22:1-34

We now begin the third and last division of the Book, which tells the story of the final things circling around Joshua's farewell and passing. The first incident recorded is the return of the two and a half tribes to their possessions on the west of the Jordan. As they departed, Joshua addressed them, first commending them for fulfilling the covenant they had made with Moses in helping their brethren. He then charged them concerning the future, that they should be obedient to the commandments... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Joshua 22:1-34

Home Again Joshua 22:1-34 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The Heavenly warfare supersedes our duty at home. The two and a half tribes had left their homes to go over the Jordan in order to aid their brethren in the great conflict against the seven nations which inhabited the land of Canaan. With the victory fully accomplished, they heard from God words of plaudit, as He said: "Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the Lord your God.... read more