Joshua 22:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And the children of Israel heard say, Behold, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar over against the land of Canaan, in the borders of Jordan, at the passage of the children of Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →Word reaches the western tribes that an altar has been built at the Jordan border.
What Does Joshua 22:11 Mean?
A report spreads through the western tribes: their eastern brethren have raised an altar at the frontier of Canaan, by the crossing of the Jordan. The news travels quickly and stirs alarm, for a second altar seemed to rival the one appointed at the tabernacle.
Reports can outrun the truth. Israel hears of the deed but not its meaning, and fear rushes in to fill the gap. The episode warns how readily a rumor can fracture a community before the facts are known -- and how vital it is to hear the whole matter before the heart hardens against a brother.
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What does Joshua 22:11 mean?
Word reaches the western tribes that an altar has been built at the Jordan border.