Jos 22:23 | TNotes | STEP | 22:23 The eastern tribes swore by the name of the Lord that they were not guilty. • The instructions for sacrifices prescribed burnt offerings or grain offerings or peace offerings (Lev 1–3 ). At this time, Israel’s worship was centered at the Tabernacle in Shiloh. To offer sacrifices anywhere but the central sanctuary was a violation of God’s covenant.

bLev 1–3►

‏ Joshua 22:23

22:23 ^a The eastern tribes swore by the name of the Lord that they were not guilty.

• The instructions for sacrifices prescribed burnt offerings or grain offerings or peace offerings (Lev 1–3 ^b). At this time, Israel’s worship was centered at the Tabernacle in Shiloh. To offer sacrifices anywhere but the central sanctuary was a violation of God’s covenant.