The verse reflects a moment of tension among the Israelites as they settle in the Promised Land. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, along with half the tribe of Manasseh, chose to settle on the eastern side of the Jordan River. The remaining tribes feared that the river would become more than just a physical boundary—it might also become a spiritual one. They worried that future generations might forget their shared covenant with God and drift away from worshiping Him. This concern underscores the importance of unity in faith and the dangers of allowing physical separations to create spiritual divides. The Israelites' concern is a call to maintain a strong, united community of believers, ensuring that geographical distances do not weaken their collective devotion to God. It also serves as a reminder of the need for intentional efforts to preserve faith and unity across generations, emphasizing that true worship and fear of the Lord should transcend physical boundaries.
The LORD has made the Jordan a boundary between us and you—you Reubenites and Gadites! You have no share in the LORD.” So your descendants might cause ours to stop fearing the LORD.
Joshua 22:25
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