Bible Strands
Joshua 22:1
Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Joshua addresses the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh immediately after the conquest of Canaan is complete. The moment marks the transition from military campaign to territorial dismissal, as he prepares to send them back across the Jordan.
The words — The verb יִקְרָא (yik.rāʾ) literally means "he called" or "summoned," denoting a formal assembly rather than a casual request. The adverb אָז (ʾaz) anchors the action to a specific chronological point, signaling the end of the campaign phase.
The thread — The dismissal fulfills the oath recorded in Numbers 32:18, where the tribes pledged not to settle east of the Jordan until their kinsmen received their inheritance. This fulfillment directly connects to the covenant reminder in Deuteronomy 29:7, which recounts the LORD’s provision during the wilderness march.
Why it lands — The text requires acknowledgment that communal military duty must be fully discharged before claiming personal inheritance. It frames obedience as a binding commitment to complete a sworn task, leaving no room for premature self-interest.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,
Cross-references
- Numbers 32:18 We will not return to our homes until every Israelite has taken possession of his inheritance.
- Deuteronomy 29:7 When you reached this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan came out against us in battle, but we defeated them.