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Joshua 22:33

King James Version (KJV)

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Joshua 22:33

Verse 33 of 34

Scripture focus

And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.

Joshua 22:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 22:33

Theological / Devotional

Did not intend. Literally, “said not.” In 2 Sam. 21:16 there is a similar use of the word “said,” in the sentence, “And Ishbi-benob . . . thought to have slain David.” The Hebrew reads, “said to have slain,” that is, purposed or intended. So here. The people renounced the intention of “going up.” The statements of their delegates convinced them that there was no necessity for it, and accordingly they abandoned the idea entirely.

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