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.
You have not abandoned your fellow Israelites during all this time until now, and you have faithfully followed the commands that the LORD your God gave you.
Joshua is praising the eastern tribes for staying loyal to their fellow Israelites and obediently following God's commands throughout the long conquest of the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had agreed to help the other Israelites conquer the Promised Land before settling in their own territories east of the Jordan River. They faithfully fought alongside their brothers for many years until the conquest was complete. Joshua is commending them for upholding their commitment to God's command and not deserting their fellow Israelites.
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