Joshua 22:12 net — When the Israelites heard this, the entire Israelite community assembled at Shiloh to launch an attack against them.

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"When the Israelites heard this, the entire Israelite community assembled at Shiloh to launch an attack against them."

— Joshua 22:12, NET Bible

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Joshua 22 — Context

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So the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites in Shiloh in the land of Canaan and headed home to their own land in Gilead, which they acquired by the LORD’s command through Moses.

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Civil War is Averted The Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh came to Geliloth near the Jordan in the land of Canaan and built there, near the Jordan, an impressive altar.

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The Israelites received this report:“Look, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh have built an altar at the entrance to the land of Canaan, at Geliloth near the Jordan on the Israelite side.”

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When the Israelites heard this, the entire Israelite community assembled at Shiloh to launch an attack against them.

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The Israelites sent Phinehas, son of Eleazar, the priest, to the land of Gilead to the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

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He was accompanied by ten leaders, one from each of the Israelite tribes, each one a family leader among the Israelite clans.

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They went to the land of Gilead to the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, and said to them:

Joshua 22:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Joshua 22:12 say?
Joshua 22:12 in the NET Bible reads: “When the Israelites heard this, the entire Israelite community assembled at Shiloh to launch an attack against them.”
Where is Joshua 22:12 in the Bible?
Joshua 22:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 22, verse 12.
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 22:12.
What translation should I read Joshua 22:12 in?
Joshua 22:12 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 22:12?
Joshua 22:12 reads (NET): “When the Israelites heard this, the entire Israelite community assembled at Shiloh to launch an attack against them.” 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.
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