Joshua 22:16

New Century Version

“All the Israelites ask you: ‘Why did you turn against the God of Israel by building an altar for yourselves? You know that this is against God’s law.

Cross References

Ezra 8:22

I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road. We had said to the king, “Our God helps everyone who obeys him, but he is very angry with all who reject him.”

Leviticus 17:8

“Tell the people this: ‘If any citizen of Israel or foreigner living with you offers a burnt offering or sacrifice,

Numbers 32:15

If you quit following him, it will add to their stay in the desert, and you will destroy all these people.”

Deuteronomy 12:11

Then the Lord your God will choose a place where he is to be worshiped. To that place you must bring everything I tell you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your offerings of a tenth of what you gain, your special gifts, and all your best things you promised to the Lord.

Joshua 22:11

The other Israelites still at Shiloh heard about the altar these three tribes built at the border of Canaan at Geliloth, near the Jordan River on Israel’s side.

Joshua 22:15

These leaders went to Gilead to talk to the people of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh. They said:

1 Samuel 15:11

“I am sorry I made Saul king, because he has stopped following me and has not obeyed my commands.” Samuel was upset, and he cried out to the Lord all night long.