Joshua 22
Joshua 22:1-9 – Reuben, Gad, half tribe of Manasseh go to their tents
- See Numbers 32; Joshua 1 regarding their obligation to help continue the fight. At this point, these tribes have been away from their new home for about six years.
Joshua 22:10-34 – Misunderstanding about altar almost leads to war.
- Joshua 22:26-28 – The altar was to be a witness between the tribes to show that they were united.
- Thankfully, the tribes communicated and resolved the issue. This is a good reminder to go directly to the person you have an issue with.
Joshua 23
Joshua 23:1-16 – Joshua’s farewell speech
- “These nations which remain” – Joshua 23:4, 7, 12-13
- God would end up using these remaining nations to punish Israel.
- “just as the Lord your God promised you” – Joshua 23:5, 14
- See Genesis 12:7.
- “for if you ever go back” – Joshua 23:6-8, 11-13, 15-16
- Centuries later, they would be removed from the land by invading armies.
Joshua 24
Joshua 24:1-13 – God reminds them of His help through the years.
- God’s PERSONAL help through the years: “I took … I gave … I sent … I did …”
Joshua 24:14-28 – Joshua warns them to obey.
- Joshua 24:15 – No excuses. You choose who you will serve.