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

This verse concludes the dismissal of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh after they had fulfilled their promise to help conquer the Promised Land. These tribes had already received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan River, but had agreed to cross over and fight alongside their fellow Israelites until the land was subdued. After seven years of warfare, Joshua was now releasing them to return to their families and lands.

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