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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Joshua 22 - Introduction

A.M. 2560. B.C. 1444.

Joshua's dismission of the two tribes and a half, and their return to their own country, Joshua 22:1. The altar they built on that side of Jordan, which offended the other tribes, Joshua 22:10. Their apology, with which the rest were satisfied, Joshua 22:21.

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See also Joshua 22 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _JOSHUA DISMISSETH THE TWO TRIBES AND A HALF. THEY BUILD AN ALTAR OF TESTIMONY ON THE BANKS OF JORDAN; THE PURPOSE OF WHICH, BEING MISTAKEN BY THE OTHER TRIBES, IS SATISFACTORILY CLEARED UP._ _Befor...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 22 Joshua 22:1-9 _The dismissal of the eastern tribes._ The war of conquest had been finished. Land had been distributed to the tribes receiving an inheritance west of the Jordan....

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Joshua (a-19) Meaning 'Jehovah [is] Saviour.' see Numbers 13:16 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JOSHUA 22 The war with the Canaanites being ended, Joshua called to him the two tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh, who came over Jordan with him to assist in it...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 The two Tribes and halfe with a blessing are sent home. 9 They build the Altar of Testimony, in their iourney. 11 The Israelites are offended thereat. 21 They giue them good satisfaction. 1 THEN...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Reuben and Gad, with the half tribe of Manasseh, dismissed to their homes. (1-9) They build an altar of testimony, The congregation offended thereat. (10-20) The answer of the Reubenites. (21-29) Th...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 22 THE TRANSJORDAN CONTINGENTS RETURN HOME - THE MEMORIAL ALTAR. The initial war with the Canaanites being over, Joshua called to him the warriors from the two tribes of Reuben and Gad, and th...

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