Joshua 22:19

“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD’s tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”

"Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD’s tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God." - Joshua 22:19
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What does Joshua 22:19 mean?

The verse Joshua 22:19 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the Lord, wherein the Lord's tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel…

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The Sacredness of Our Altar: A Call to Unity and Purity

The verses of Joshua 22:19 are woven into the larger narrative of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, representing not only physical territory but also spiritual identity. The context surrounds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh as they settle on the…

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A Prayer for Unity and Faithfulness

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, woven together by the threads of Your divine love, acknowledging and revering the authority of Your Word. As we reflect on Joshua 22:19, we seek Your guidance and wisdom, that we may understand the true significance of our calling and…

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Joshua 22:19 - "Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God."
Joshua 19:22 - "And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Beth-shemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages."
Joshua 19:19 - "And Haphraim, and Shion, and Anaharath,"
Joshua 22:1 - "Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,"
"And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Beth-shemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages." - Joshua 19:22
Joshua 22:6 - "So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents."
"And Haphraim, and Shion, and Anaharath," - Joshua 19:19
Joshua 7:22 - "¶ So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it."
Joshua 15:22 - "And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,"
Joshua 19:4 - "And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,"
Joshua 19:42 - "And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,"
Joshua 10:22 - "Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave."
Joshua 19:44 - "And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,"
Joshua 19:43 - "And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron,"
Joshua 19:36 - "And Adamah, and Ramah, and Hazor,"
Joshua 19:20 - "And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,"
Joshua 19:37 - "And Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-hazor,"
Joshua 19:3 - "And Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Azem,"
Joshua 18:22 - "And Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,"
Joshua 19:5 - "And Ziklag, and Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susah,"
Rubenites buyilding alter in Joshua 22
"Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh," - Joshua 22:1
Joshua 19:45 - "And Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon,"
Joshua 19:25 - "And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,"
Joshua 19:18 - "And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,"
Joshua 24:22 - "And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses."
Joshua 19:49 - "¶ When they had made an end of dividing the land for inheritance by their coasts, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun among them:"
Joshua 19:41 - "And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh,"
Joshua 19:2 - "And they had in their inheritance Beer-sheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,"