Jos 22:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : The rest of Israel responded with serious concern. They remembered that God had commanded all sacrifices to be made on the altar He had chosen, which was at Shiloh (Deuteronomy 12:5-7 ). They feared the new altar might lead to idolatry or rebellion against God. The leaders were ready to go to war if necessary to stop the spread of false worship and protect their relationship with God (Deuteronomy 33:9; Deuteronomy 13:12-18 ).

‏ Joshua 22:12

v. 12: The rest of Israel responded with serious concern. They remembered that God had commanded all sacrifices to be made on the altar He had chosen, which was at Shiloh (Deuteronomy 12:5-7 ^a). They feared the new altar might lead to idolatry or rebellion against God. The leaders were ready to go to war if necessary to stop the spread of false worship and protect their relationship with God (Deuteronomy 33:9; Deuteronomy 13:12-18 ^b).