21 Then the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered and spoke to the heads of the [a]families of Israel. 22 “The (A)Mighty One, God, the Lord, the Mighty One, God, the Lord! (B)He knows, and may Israel itself know. If it was in rebellion, or if in an unfaithful act against the Lord do not save us this day! 23 If we have built us an altar to turn away from following the Lord, or if to (C)offer a burnt offering or grain offering on it, or if to offer sacrifices of peace offerings on it, may the Lord Himself require it.

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 22:21 Lit thousands