Joshua 22:14
Joshua 22:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And with him ten princes, of each chief house a prince throughout all the tribes of Israel; and each one was an head of the house of their fathers among the thousands of Israel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ten tribal princes, heads of their fathers' houses, accompany Phinehas.
What Does Joshua 22:14 Mean?
Phinehas does not go alone. With him travel ten princes, one from each ancestral house among the western tribes, every man a recognized head of his family. The whole community is represented in this embassy.
The weight of the delegation shows how seriously Israel takes the matter -- and how fairly it means to act. This is no mob but an ordered council of leaders sent to seek the truth. When a grievance is handled by trusted, representative voices rather than by passion alone, the path is opened for peace rather than ruin.
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What does Joshua 22:14 mean?
Ten tribal princes, heads of their fathers' houses, accompany Phinehas.