Joshua 22:29 Meaning and Explanation
“God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.”
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Read Full Chapter →The eastern tribes vehemently deny any intent to rebel or to rival the Lord's true altar.
What Does Joshua 22:29 Mean?
The eastern tribes close their defense with a fervent denial. Far be it from them to rebel against the Lord or to set up a sacrificial altar beside the true one before His tabernacle. They honor the single appointed place of worship and reject any thought of rivalry.
Their horror at the very idea reveals where their loyalty truly lies. They cherish the unity of Israel's worship and would never divide it. The strength of their words -- God forbid -- shows a conscience devoted to the Lord. Sometimes the most faithful hearts are the ones most wounded by a charge of unfaithfulness, because they love the Lord too dearly to forsake Him.
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What does Joshua 22:29 mean?
The eastern tribes vehemently deny any intent to rebel or to rival the Lord's true altar.