Joshua 22:2

Key Reflection

In Joshua 22:2, Moses instructs Joshua to gather representatives from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh. This action is significant as these tribes had already received their inheritance on the eastern side of the Jordan River, outside the traditional Promised Land territory. The cultural context suggests that this call was necessary to address specific matters related to their settlement there, perhaps concerning their responsibilities or relations with the local inhabitants.