But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, that to morrow he will be wroth with the whole congregation of Israel.
Why are you turning away from following the LORD today? If you rebel against the LORD now, tomorrow He will be angry with all the people of Israel.
The writer is warning that turning away from God today will bring His anger on everyone tomorrow.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh returned to their territories east of the Jordan River. They built a large altar, which the other tribes misinterpreted as an act of rebellion against God, fearing it would bring His wrath upon the entire nation. This confrontation highlighted the importance of maintaining unity and faithfulness among the tribes to avoid divine judgment.
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