Joshua 22:21

New American Bible - revised edition

The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh replied to the heads of the Israelite clans:

Cross References

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 16:1

Plans are made in human hearts, but from the Lord comes the tongue’s response.

Proverbs 18:13

Whoever answers before listening, theirs is folly and shame.

Proverbs 24:26

An honest reply— a kiss on the lips.

Micah 5:2

Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time when she who is to give birth has borne, Then the rest of his kindred shall return to the children of Israel.

Acts 11:4

Peter began and explained it to them step by step, saying,

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,

Joshua 22:20

When Achan, son of Zerah, acted treacherously by violating the ban, was it not upon the entire community of Israel that wrath fell? Though he was but a single man, he did not perish alone for his guilt!” Reply of the Eastern Tribes.

Joshua 22:22

“The Lord is the God of gods. The Lord, the God of gods, knows and Israel shall know. If now we have acted out of rebellion or treachery against the Lord, our God, do not try to save us this day,

1 Peter 3:15

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,