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Joshua 22:31 · KJV

"And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

29God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.
30And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased them.
31And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD.
32And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.
33And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you recognize God's presence in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be faithful to your commitments?

3

When have you felt relieved by someone's faithfulness?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on how you can demonstrate faithfulness in your commitments to God and others.

relationships

Acknowledge and appreciate the faithfulness of friends and family in your life.

People in This Verse

PhinehasOT

Phinehas was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron. He is known for his zeal in defending God's covenant and maintaining the holiness of Israel.

First appearance: Exodus 6:25

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse reflects God's presence among His people, a theme that is fulfilled in Jesus, who is Immanuel, meaning 'God with us.'

See also: Matthew 1:23

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