Joshua 22:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Joshua blessed them and sent them away, and they went back to their homes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joshua gave his blessing to the tribes and sent them home after their faithful service.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had successfully conquered the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, who lived on the east side of the Jordan River, were released to return to their territories since they had fulfilled their duty in helping with the conquest. These tribes had agreed to fight alongside the others before settling their own lands, demonstrating loyalty and unity among the Israelites. Joshua's blessing marked God's approval of their faithfulness as they departed.

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So Joshua blessed Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, and gave him the city of Hebron as his permanent possession.

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Moses had given land to half of the tribe of Manasseh on the east side of the Jordan River in Bashan. But Joshua gave the other half of this tribe their land on the west side of the Jordan River, along with their fellow Israelites. When Joshua sent them home to their tents, he blessed them.

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The descendants of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, 'Why have you given us only one section of land to inherit? We are a large group of people because the LORD has blessed us so much.'

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