Joshua 1:12-18
Summary for Josh 1:12-15: 1:12-15 a Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had requested and received from Moses the conquered land east of the Jordan (Num 32:33 b).1:13 c God wanted the people of Israel to experience the spiritual, cultural, and emotional rest of a right relationship with him and each other, not just the physical rest of living in a secure and abundant land (see Heb 4:1-11 d).
1:14 e The warriors of the 2½ tribes had promised to cross the Jordan with the rest of Israel to help them conquer their land (Num 32:16-19 f). Joshua reminded them of their obligation.
1:17 g Israel often did not obey ... Moses. However, the tribes living east of the Jordan did cross with the rest of Israel, and they did not return to their own land and homes until Joshua dismissed them (22:6 h).
1:18 i Disobeying God’s chosen ruler was treason against God himself.
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