Joshua 22:9

Authorized King James Version

And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, whereof they were possessed, according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּשֻׁ֣בוּ

H7725

returned

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

וַיֵּֽלְכ֡וּ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

And the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

רְאוּבֵ֨ן

H7205

of Reuben

reuben, a son of jacob

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

And the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

גָ֜ד

H1410

of Gad

gad, a son of jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet

וַֽחֲצִ֣י׀

H2677

and the half

the half or middle

שֵׁ֣בֶט

H7626

tribe

a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan

הַֽמְנַשֶּׁ֗ה

H4519

of Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

#10

מֵאֵת֙

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#11

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

And the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#12

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#13

מִשִּׁלֹ֖ה

H7887

out of Shiloh

shiloh, a place in palestine

#14

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#15

אֶ֤רֶץ

H776

to the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#16

כְּנָ֑עַן

H3667

of Canaan

kenaan, a son a ham; also the country inhabited by him

#17

לָלֶ֜כֶת

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#18

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

אֶ֤רֶץ

H776

to the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#20

הַגִּלְעָ֗ד

H1568

of Gilead

gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

#21

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#22

אֶ֤רֶץ

H776

to the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#23

אֲחֻזָּתָם֙

H272

of their possession

something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

#24

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#25

נֹֽאחֲזוּ

H270

whereof they were possessed

to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)

#26

בָ֔הּ

#27

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#28

פִּ֥י

H6310

according to the word

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

#29

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#30

בְּיַד

H3027

by the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#31

מֹשֶֽׁה׃

H4872

of Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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