Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 22:1-9
THE TRANS-JORDANIC TRIBES DISMISSED, Joshua 22:1-9. We have seen (Joshua 1:12-15) that Joshua required these tribes to fulfil the condition on which they were permitted to receive their portions before the conquest of Canaan, namely, that they should assist in that conquest, (Numbers 32:20,) and we have noted the cheerfulness with which they left their families and possessions (Joshua 1:16) and became the vanguard of the invading host, forty thousand strong. Joshua 4:12-13. Through all the long... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Joshua 22:5
But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.Take heed — Watch over yourselves and all your actions.Commandment and law — Two words expressing the same thing, the law of commandments delivered by Moses.All your heart and soul — With the whole strength of your minds,... read more