ESV Reformation Study Bible – Josh 22:12
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Josh 22:12

22:12 the whole assembly. See 8:35 and note.

to make war. The reaction of the Israelites can be understood in light of the command to have no rival altars to the one at the central sanctuary (Lev. 17:8–9). The law demanded disciplinary action against apostasy (Deut. 13:12–18).