Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,
Then the people from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh responded to the leaders of Israel, saying:
The tribes east of the Jordan River are responding to accusations from the other Israelite tribes about building an unauthorized altar.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River as part of their allotted inheritance. These tribes built a large altar, which raised concerns among the other Israelite tribes who feared it might represent idolatry or a break from God's commands. The leaders of these tribes responded to the accusations, clarifying that the altar was a symbol of their unity and shared worship with the rest of Israel.
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