King James Version:
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So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then Y'hoshua blessed them and sent them away, and they went to their tents.
Berean Standard Bible:
So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.
American Standard Version:
So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away; and they went unto their tents.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
So Joshua{H3091} blessed{H1288} them, and sent them away{H7971}: and they went{H3212} unto their tents{H168}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 14:13
- And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.
Luke 24:50
- ¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
Exodus 39:43
- And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.
2 Samuel 6:18
- And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.
Genesis 47:7
- And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
2 Samuel 6:20
- ¶ Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!
Genesis 14:19
- And he blessed him, and said, Blessed [be] Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
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Commentary for Joshua 22:6
Joshua 22:6 is a verse set within the broader context of the Israelite conquest and settlement of the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. After years of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites have finally entered Canaan and, under God's guidance, have been fighting and apportioning the land among the twelve tribes of Israel.
In this particular verse, Joshua is blessing the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. These tribes had requested and been granted permission to settle on the east side of the Jordan River, in the lands of Jazer and Gilead, which they had captured during the conquest. This land was suitable for their large herds and flocks, and it was given to them on the condition that they would continue to fight alongside their fellow Israelites to secure the lands west of the Jordan.
Having fulfilled their commitment by helping to secure the Promised Land for all the tribes, Joshua blesses them for their faithfulness and obedience to God and the covenant community. He then sends them away to return to their families and tents, signifying the end of their military service and the beginning of their life in the new land God had given them.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of honoring commitments, the blessing of faithfulness, and the transition from a period of warfare to one of settlement and peace. It also reflects the theme of unity among the tribes of Israel, as they work together to achieve their collective goal of inhabiting the land promised to their ancestors by God. The verse underscores the leadership of Joshua, who ensures that each tribe receives its inheritance and blesses them as they embark on their separate journeys, while still maintaining the solidarity of the Israelite nation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3091
There are 199 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוֹשׁוּעַ
Transliteration: Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shoo'-ah
Description: or יְהוֹשֻׁעַ; from יְהֹוָה and יָשַׁע; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader; Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare הוֹשֵׁעַ, יֵשׁוּעַ. - Strong's Number: H1288
There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָרַךְ
Transliteration: bârak
Pronunciation: baw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. - Strong's Number: H7971
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלַח
Transliteration: shâlach
Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). - Strong's Number: H3212
There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַךְ
Transliteration: yâlak
Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent.