Joshua 22:2

Joshua 22:1 bbe — Then Joshua sent for the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,

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"Then Joshua sent for the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,"

— Joshua 22:1, Bible in Basic English

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“Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,”
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Joshua 22 — Context

Then Joshua sent for the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,

And said to them, You have kept all the orders of Moses, the Lord's servant, and have done everything I gave you orders to do:

You have now been with your brothers for a long time; till this day you have been doing the orders of the Lord your God.

And now the Lord your God has given your brothers rest, as he said: so now you may go back to your tents, to the land of your heritage, which Moses, the Lord's servant, gave to you on the other side of Jordan.

Joshua 22:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 22:1 say?

Joshua 22:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Joshua sent for the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,”

Where is Joshua 22:1 in the Bible?

Joshua 22:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 22, verse 1.

Who wrote Joshua?

Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.

What is the book of Joshua about?

Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.

What are the major themes of Joshua?

Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 22:1.

What translation should I read Joshua 22:1 in?

Joshua 22:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Joshua 22:1?

Joshua 22:1 reads (BBE): “Then Joshua sent for the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Joshua 22:1 bbe — Then Joshua sent for the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,

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