Joshua 22:6

⁵But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”⁶So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.⁷(To the half-tribe of Manasseh Moses had given land in Bashan, and to the other half Joshua gave land on the west side of the Jordan among their brothers.) When Joshua sent them to their homes he blessed them,

Summary

In Joshua 22:6, Joshua blesses the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh as they prepare to return to their land east of the Jordan River. He commends them for their obedience to Moses and encourages them to continue following the commands of the Lord. This verse highlights the importance of faithfulness and unity among God's people, even when they are geographically separated. Joshua's words serve as a reminder to remain steadfast in God's ways and to uphold the covenant with Him, regardless of external circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Now to the one half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given possession in Bashan,.... The kingdom of Og, see Deu 3:13, but unto the other half thereof gave Joshua among their brethren on this side Jordan westward: of which an account is given, and the border of their lot described, Jos 17:1, and when Joshua sent them also unto their tents, then he blessed them; it seems as if this half tribe was separately dismissed and blessed, they being more nearly related to Joshua, who was of the tribe of Ephraim, and so had a more particular dismission and blessing; and he took his leave of them in a different and affectionate manner. Kimchi makes mention of a Derash, or Exposition of theirs, which says, that after they had taken leave they stayed two days, and returned and took leave a second time, and which he understands of them all, and not of the half tribe only; but it is plainly the half tribe that is only spoken of.