Joshua 22:4

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَٱلْآنَ قَدْ أَرَاحَ ٱلرَّبُّ إِلَهُكُمْ إِخْوَتَكُمْ كَمَا قَالَ لَهُمْ. فَٱنْصَرِفُوا ٱلْآنَ وَٱذْهَبُوا إِلَى خِيَامِكُمْ فِي أَرْضِ مُلْكِكُمُ ٱلَّتِي أَعْطَاكُمْ مُوسَى عَبْدُ ٱلرَّبِّ، فِي عَبْرِ ٱلْأُرْدُنِّ.

What Does This Mean?

Joshua is telling the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh that they can return to their homes east of the Jordan River because the land has been conquered and their families are safe. This is in fulfillment of God's promise.

Explained for Children

Imagine you've been helping your friend build a treehouse, and now it's done. Joshua is like the big brother saying, 'Great job! Now you can go home and enjoy the treehouse you've built for your family.'

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Joshua, written by Joshua or a contemporary writer around 1350-1200 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises after the conquest of Canaan.

Living It Out Today

Imagine a group of volunteers working hard to build a community center. Once completed, the leader thanks them and tells them they can return to their homes, knowing their work is done and the community is now blessed with a new facility.

Topics

• faithfulness
• promise
• conquest
• rest
• homeland
• fulfillment

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 3:18
• Joshua 1:13
• Joshua 21:3
• 1 Kings 4:12
• Hebrews 4:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Joshua speaking to in this verse?

Joshua is speaking to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh.

What does it mean that the land is 'at rest'?

It means that the land has been conquered and there is peace, allowing the tribes to safely return home.

How does this verse relate to God's promises?

This verse shows that God keeps His promises, as He had promised the land to the Israelites and now it is theirs.

What can we learn from this verse today?

We can learn that God keeps His promises and that we can trust Him to fulfill what He has promised.