The Bible Story - Self-Righteousness Endangers Israel - Basil Wolverton - September 1963

Basil Wolverton

Now THAT Canaan was subdued, Joshua announced a pleasant surprise for the soldiers of the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh: "You have been faithful in remaining to work and fight with the rest of the Israelite army these six years, even though your families have been only a few miles east of Jordan. "Now that Canaan is ours, you are dismissed from service with the army of Israel." (Joshua 22:1-7.) You have obtained great wealth from the enemy, and now you should return to share these flocks, gold, silver, brass, iron and clothing with your brethren who stayed behind to care for your families. May the blessings of our God go with you and to your families, and may you serve God diligently by keeping all His commandments." (Verse 8.) - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library