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Joshua 22:33

Joshua 22:34 kjva — And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the L…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the Lord is God. "

— Joshua 22:34, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 22 — Context

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And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the Lord is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the Lord: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the Lord.

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And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.

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And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.

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And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the Lord is God.

Joshua 22:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 22:34 say?
Joshua 22:34 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the Lord is God. ”
Where is Joshua 22:34 in the Bible?
Joshua 22:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 22, verse 34.
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 22:34.
What translation should I read Joshua 22:34 in?
Joshua 22:34 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 22:34?
Joshua 22:34 reads (KJVA): “And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the Lord is God. ” 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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