KJV ORIGINAL
And said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to them, 'You have kept everything that Moses, the Lord's servant, commanded you, and you have obeyed everything I commanded you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joshua is praising the tribes for faithfully following both Moses' commands and his own leadership throughout their military campaigns.
📚 Historical Context
Joshua is addressing the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh who had received their inheritance east of the Jordan River but had faithfully fought alongside the other tribes to conquer the Promised Land. After seven years of warfare, Joshua is now releasing them to return to their families and lands across the Jordan, acknowledging their loyal service.
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