Joshua 22:29

New Living Translation

Far be it from us to rebel against the Lord or turn away from him by building our own altar for burnt offerings, grain offerings, or sacrifices. Only the altar of the Lord our God that stands in front of the Tabernacle may be used for that purpose.”

Cross References

Genesis 44:17

“No,” Joseph said. “I would never do such a thing! Only the man who stole the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may go back to your father in peace.”

Genesis 44:7

“What are you talking about?” the brothers responded. “We are your servants and would never do such a thing!

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance that was passed down by my ancestors.”

2 Kings 18:22

“But perhaps you will say to me, ‘We are trusting in the Lord our God!’ But isn’t he the one who was insulted by Hezekiah? Didn’t Hezekiah tear down his shrines and altars and make everyone in Judah and Jerusalem worship only at the altar here in Jerusalem?

2 Chronicles 32:12

Don’t you realize that Hezekiah is the very person who destroyed all the Lord’s shrines and altars? He commanded Judah and Jerusalem to worship only at the altar at the Temple and to offer sacrifices on it alone.

Romans 3:6

Of course not! If God were not entirely fair, how would he be qualified to judge the world?

Romans 6:2

Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?

Romans 9:14

Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not!

Deuteronomy 12:11

you must bring everything I command you—your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, your sacred offerings, and your offerings to fulfill a vow—to the designated place of worship, the place the Lord your God chooses for his name to be honored.

Joshua 22:23

If we have built an altar for ourselves to turn away from the Lord or to offer burnt offerings or grain offerings or peace offerings, may the Lord himself punish us.

Joshua 22:26

“So we decided to build the altar, not for burnt offerings or sacrifices,

Joshua 22:28

“If they say this, our descendants can reply, ‘Look at this copy of the Lord’s altar that our ancestors made. It is not for burnt offerings or sacrifices; it is a reminder of the relationship both of us have with the Lord.’

Joshua 22:30

When Phinehas the priest and the leaders of the community—the heads of the clans of Israel—heard this from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, they were satisfied.

Joshua 24:16

The people replied, “We would never abandon the Lord and serve other gods.

1 Samuel 12:23

“As for me, I will certainly not sin against the Lord by ending my prayers for you. And I will continue to teach you what is good and right.