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Joshua 22:22-29

22 “The Mighty One, God, the Lord! The Mighty One, God, the Lord! He knows! And let Israel know! If this has been in rebellion or disobedience to the Lord, do not spare us this day.

23 If we have built our own altar to turn away from the Lord and to offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, or to sacrifice fellowship offerings on it, may the Lord himself call us to account.

24 “No! We did it for fear that some day your descendants might say to ours, ‘What do you have to do with the Lord, the God of Israel?

25 The Lord has made the Jordan a boundary between us and you—you Reubenites and Gadites! You have no share in the Lord.’ So your descendants might cause ours to stop fearing the Lord.

26 “That is why we said, ‘Let us get ready and build an altar—but not for burnt offerings or sacrifices.’

27 On the contrary, it is to be a witness between us and you and the generations that follow, that we will worship the Lord at his sanctuary with our burnt offerings, sacrifices and fellowship offerings. Then in the future your descendants will not be able to say to ours, ‘You have no share in the Lord.’

28 “And we said, ‘If they ever say this to us, or to our descendants, we will answer: Look at the replica of the Lord’s altar, which our fathers built, not for burnt offerings and sacrifices, but as a witness between us and you.’

29 “Far be it from us to rebel against the Lord and turn away from him today by building an altar for burnt offerings, grain offerings and sacrifices, other than the altar of the Lord our God that stands before his tabernacle.”

Cross References for Joshua 22:22-29

1 Timothy 6:16 - who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. T... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:16

Hebrews 4:13 - Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare befor... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13

Psalms 139:1-12 - Psalm 139 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O Lord, you have searched me and you kn... Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1-12 Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1-12

Job 31:38-40 - “if my land cries out against me and all its furrows are wet with tears, Click to read the verse Job 31:38-40 Click to read the verse Job 31:38-40

Genesis 18:21 - that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me.... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:21

Genesis 20:5 - Did he not say to me, ‘She is my sister,’ and didn’t she also say, ‘He is my brother’? I have d... Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5

Deuteronomy 10:17 - For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:17

Psalms 95:3 - For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. Click to read the verse Psalms 95:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 95:3

Psalms 44:21 - would not God have discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart? Click to read the verse Psalms 44:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 44:21

John 21:17 - The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesu... Click to read the verse John 21:17 Click to read the verse John 21:17

Jeremiah 17:10 - “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, ac... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10

2 Corinthians 11:11 - Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11

Malachi 3:18 - And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who ... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:18 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:18

Revelation 19:16 - On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords. Click to read the verse Revelation 19:16 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:16

Psalms 37:6 - He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday... Click to read the verse Psalms 37:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:6

Daniel 2:47 - The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a reveal... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:47 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:47

Psalms 7:3-5 - O Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands— Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3-5

Acts 25:11 - If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the ... Click to read the verse Acts 25:11 Click to read the verse Acts 25:11

Exodus 18:11 - Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treat... Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11

Psalms 82:1 - Psalm 82 A psalm of Asaph. God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the “gods”: Click to read the verse Psalms 82:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:1

Psalms 97:7 - All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods! Click to read the verse Psalms 97:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 97:7

Revelation 2:23 - I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hear... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23

1 Samuel 15:23 - For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because y... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:23

Acts 1:24 - Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen Click to read the verse Acts 1:24 Click to read the verse Acts 1:24

Psalms 50:1 - Psalm 50 A psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the... Click to read the verse Psalms 50:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:1

Job 23:10 - But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Click to read the verse Job 23:10 Click to read the verse Job 23:10

Psalms 89:8 - O Lord God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:8

Daniel 11:36 - The King Who Exalts Himself “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself ... Click to read the verse Daniel 11:36 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:36

2 Corinthians 11:31 - The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31

John 2:24-25 - But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. Click to read the verse John 2:24-25 Click to read the verse John 2:24-25

Job 10:7 - though you know that I am not guilty and that no one can rescue me from your hand? Click to read the verse Job 10:7 Click to read the verse Job 10:7

1 Samuel 20:8 - As for you, show kindness to your servant, for you have brought him into a covenant with you be... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:8

2 Corinthians 5:11 - The Ministry of Reconciliation Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to pers... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11

Job 31:5-8 - “If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has hurried after deceit— Click to read the verse Job 31:5-8 Click to read the verse Job 31:5-8

Psalms 136:2 - Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 136:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 136:2

Jeremiah 12:3 - Yet you know me, O Lord; you see me and test my thoughts about you. Drag them off like sheep to... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:3

Acts 11:2-18 - So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him Click to read the verse Acts 11:2-18 Click to read the verse Acts 11:2-18

Micah 7:9 - Because I have sinned against him, I will bear the Lord’s wrath, until he pleads my case and es... Click to read the verse Micah 7:9 Click to read the verse Micah 7:9

1 Kings 8:39 - then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with each man according to al... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39

Job 31:6 - let God weigh me in honest scales and he will know that I am blameless— Click to read the verse Job 31:6 Click to read the verse Job 31:6

1 Samuel 20:12 - Then Jonathan said to David: “By the Lord, the God of Israel, I will surely sound out my father... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:12

Psalms 7:3 - O Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands— Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3

Psalms 40:9 - I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9

Amos 3:13 - “Hear this and testify against the house of Jacob,” declares the Lord, the Lord God Almighty. Click to read the verse Amos 3:13 Click to read the verse Amos 3:13