Joshua 22

Commentary

Joshua 22 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Joshua, as it marks the end of the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land. After the death of Moses, Joshua had led the Israelites in a successful campaign to take possession of the land promised to them by God. Now, with the land conquered, the Israelites are preparing to return to their own tribes and lands on the east side of the Jordan River. Before they depart, however, Joshua calls the tribes together for a final assembly. He reminds them of all that God has done for them, and of the covenant that God made with them. He then charges them to remain faithful to the Lord and to keep all of His commandments. The tribes respond with a resounding “Amen” and then proceed to build an altar on the west side of the Jordan River as a witness to their commitment to the Lord. This altar is a reminder to the Israelites that they are to remain faithful to the Lord and to keep His commandments. The chapter ends with the tribes returning to their own lands on the east side of the Jordan River. This marks the end of the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land and the beginning of a new era of peace and prosperity for the nation of Israel. Joshua 22 is an important chapter in the book of Joshua, as it marks the end of the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land and the beginning of a new era of peace and prosperity for the nation of Israel. It is a reminder to the Israelites of the covenant that God made with them and of their responsibility to remain faithful to the Lord and to keep His commandments.