Joshua 22:26

“Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:”

"Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:" - Joshua 22:26
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What does Joshua 22:26 mean?

Joshua 22:26 (KJV) reads, "Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:" This verse is taken from the Old Testament, specifically from the book of Joshua. It is spoken by the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe…

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Building Altars: A Call to Authentic Faith

In Joshua 22:26, we read: "Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice." This verse comes from a critical moment in the history of Israel, when the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh returned to the…

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A Prayer of Unity and Purpose

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts humbled and spirits eager, seeking Your divine wisdom and guidance. As we reflect on the powerful words of Joshua 22:26, where it is written, "Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt…

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Joshua 22:26 - "Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:"
Joshua 22:1 - "Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,"
Joshua 18:26 - "And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,"
Joshua 15:26 - "Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,"
Joshua 22:6 - "So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents."
Joshua 24:26 - "¶ And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, and took a great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that was by the sanctuary of the LORD."
Joshua 10:26 - "And afterward Joshua smote them, and slew them, and hanged them on five trees: and they were hanging upon the trees until the evening."
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 8:26 - "For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai."
Joshua 10:22 - "Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave."
"And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah," - Joshua 18:26
"Amam, and Shema, and Moladah," - Joshua 15:26
Joshua 19:26 - "And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath;"
Joshua 18:22 - "And Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,"
Rubenites buyilding alter in Joshua 22
"Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh," - Joshua 22:1
Joshua 21:26 - "All the cities were ten with their suburbs for the families of the children of Kohath that remained."
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 12:22 - "The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;"
Jonah 2:2-6 Jonah sinking down in the deep blue water, with the whale about to swallow him.
"And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah," - Joshua 15:22
Joshua 13:26 - "And from Heshbon unto Ramath-mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;"
Luke 16:22-26
Joshua 21:22 - "And Kibzaim with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs; four cities."
Joshua 22:22 - "The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)"
Joshua 22:7 - "¶ Now to the one half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given possession in Bashan: but unto the other half thereof gave Joshua among their brethren on this side Jordan westward. And when Joshua sent them away also unto their tents, then he blessed them,"
"So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents." - Joshua 22:6
Joshua 9:26 - "And so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not."