Jos 22:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : Now that the Lord had given Israel rest and fulfilled His promise, Joshua allowed these tribes to return to their land east of the Jordan ( v. 4 ). Although they received their inheritance first, they were the last to enjoy it fully, showing that sometimes those who start last finish first (Matthew 19:30 ).

‏ Joshua 22:4

v. 4: Now that the Lord had given Israel rest and fulfilled His promise, Joshua allowed these tribes to return to their land east of the Jordan (v. 4 ^a). Although they received their inheritance first, they were the last to enjoy it fully, showing that sometimes those who start last finish first (Matthew 19:30 ^b).