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Joshua 22:21

Joshua 22:21
Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods,.... They first set out in their answer with asserting their firm belief of Jehovah, the God of Israel, being the supreme God, God over all; over all that…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Then the children of Reuben - answered - Though conscious of their own innocency they permitted Phinehas to finish his discourse, though composed of little else than accusations; there was a decency…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Joshua 22:21-31

Defence of the Two Tribes and a Half

21. Then the children of Reuben The two tribes and a half proceed to defend themselves and to shew that their object was in all respects the very reverse of that…