The two and a half tribes have returned to the east side of Jordan. On their way they made an altar on the western side of Jordan. That altar ALMOST brought brother against brother in war. When we were together last time we saw Joshua release the two and a half tribes back to their […]
It is finally time for the warriors of the two and a half tribes east of the Jordan to return home. The people have rest from war and a place to rest. I had wondered about this home going. One of the problems with going straight through with our study is that not all the […]
The last of the allotments have been handed out. The cities of refuge have been established. What remains is for the rest of the Levite cities to be designated. Then the division of the land will be complete. Everyone else has had a turn. It’s now the tribe of Levite’s turn. “We want what was […]
We are coming near the end of the allocations for the people of Israel. Today’s task for Joshua is designating the cities of refuge. There are six cities of refuge spread throughout the land that God gave to Israel. These six cities are special. They are for the protection of anyone who ACCIDENTALLY kills someone […]
The land is now divided among all the tribes. Now it is Joshua’s turn to receive something for all he has done with Israel. Before reading this section I wondered if Joshua was expecting this. I contemplated whether this was a surprise to him or not. After reading our text I realized that it was […]
