Joshua 22:28

Word of Yahweh

Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may say again, Behold the pattern of the altar of Yahweh, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices; but it is a witness between us and you.

Cross References

Genesis 31:48

And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;

2 Kings 16:10

And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.

Exodus 25:40

And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was showed thee in the mount.

Isaiah 19:19

In that day shall there be an altar to Yahweh in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to Yahweh.

Hebrews 8:5

Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as it was revealed to Moses when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount.

Joshua 22:27

But that it may be a witness between us, and you, and our generations after us, that we might do the service of Yahweh before him with our burnt offerings, and with our sacrifices, and with our peace offerings; that your children may not say to our children in time to come, Ye have no part in Yahweh.

Joshua 22:29

Far be it from us that we should rebel against Yahweh, and turn this day from following Yahweh, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meal offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of Yahweh our Elohim that is before his tabernacle.

Joshua 24:27

And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of Yahweh which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your Elohim.