Joshua 22:2
New International Version
and said to them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and you have obeyed me in everything I commanded.

New Living Translation
He told them, “You have done as Moses, the servant of the LORD, commanded you, and you have obeyed every order I have given you.

English Standard Version
and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you and have obeyed my voice in all that I have commanded you.

Berean Standard Bible
and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you.

King James Bible
And said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

New King James Version
and said to them: “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you.

New American Standard Bible
and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have listened to my voice in all that I commanded you.

NASB 1995
and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have listened to my voice in all that I commanded you.

NASB 1977
and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have listened to my voice in all that I commanded you.

Legacy Standard Bible
and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of Yahweh commanded you and have listened to my voice in all that I commanded you.

Amplified Bible
and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have listened to and obeyed my voice in everything that I commanded you.

Christian Standard Bible
and told them, “You have done everything Moses the LORD’s servant commanded you and have obeyed me in everything I commanded you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and told them, “You have done everything Moses the LORD’s servant commanded you and have obeyed me in everything I commanded you.

American Standard Version
and said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded you, and have hearkened unto my voice in all that I commanded you:

English Revised Version
and said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have hearkened unto my voice in all that I commanded you:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He said to them, "You have done everything the LORD's servant Moses commanded you. You have also obeyed me in everything I commanded you.

Good News Translation
He said to them, "You have done everything that Moses the LORD's servant ordered you to do, and you have obeyed all my commands.

International Standard Version
and told them, "You have done everything that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have listened to me in everything that I commanded you.

Majority Standard Bible
and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you.

NET Bible
and told them: "You have carried out all the instructions of Moses the LORD's servant, and you have obeyed all I have told you.

New Heart English Bible
and said to them, "You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have listened to my voice in all that I commanded you.

Webster's Bible Translation
And said to them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

World English Bible
and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of Yahweh commanded you, and have listened to my voice in all that I commanded you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and says to them, “You have kept the whole of that which Moses, servant of YHWH, commanded you, and you listen to my voice, to all that I have commanded you;

Young's Literal Translation
and saith unto them, 'Ye -- ye have kept the whole of that which Moses, servant of Jehovah, commanded you, and ye hearken to my voice, to all that I have commanded you;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say to them, Ye watched all that Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded you, and ye will hear to my voice for all which I commanded you:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And said to them: You have done all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you: you have also obeyed me in all things,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to them: “You have done all that Moses, the servant of the Lord, instructed you. You have also obeyed me in all things.

New American Bible
and said to them: “You have observed all that Moses, the servant of the LORD, commanded you, and have listened to my voice in everything I commanded you.

New Revised Standard Version
and said to them, “You have observed all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed me in all that I have commanded you;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And said to them, You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I have commanded you;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he said to them: “You have kept everything that Moshe the Servant of LORD JEHOVAH said to you and you have listened to my voice in everything that I have commanded you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and said unto them: 'Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have hearkened unto my voice in all that I commanded you;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and said to them, Ye have heard all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, and ye have hearkened to my voice in all that he commanded you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Eastern Tribes Return Home
1Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh 2and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. 3All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 3:18-20
At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.”

Numbers 32:20-22
Moses replied, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle, / and if every one of your armed men crosses the Jordan before the LORD, until He has driven His enemies out before Him, / then when the land is subdued before the LORD, you may return and be free of obligation to the LORD and to Israel. And this land will belong to you as a possession before the LORD.

Numbers 32:28-30
So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the family leaders of the tribes of Israel. / And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, with every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. / But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”

Deuteronomy 29:9
So keep and follow the words of this covenant, that you may prosper in all you do.

Joshua 1:12-15
But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ...

Joshua 4:12-13
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

1 Chronicles 22:13
Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

2 Chronicles 31:21
He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.

Nehemiah 1:5
Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments,

Psalm 119:4
You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.

Isaiah 1:19
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.

Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 25:21
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’


Treasury of Scripture

And said to them, You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

Ye have

Numbers 32:20-29
And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war, …

Deuteronomy 3:16-20
And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon; …

obeyed

Joshua 1:12-18
And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying, …

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and said to them
This phrase indicates a direct communication from Joshua to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The act of speaking here is significant as it reflects the importance of verbal communication in ancient Israelite culture, where oral tradition was a primary means of conveying God's commands and historical narratives. Joshua, as a leader, uses this moment to affirm and encourage the tribes, highlighting the importance of leadership in guiding and acknowledging the faithfulness of the people.

You have done all
The phrase underscores the complete obedience of the tribes to the commands given by Moses. In Hebrew, the concept of "doing all" is often linked to the idea of fulfilling one's duty or covenant obligations. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God's commands is a demonstration of faithfulness and loyalty. The tribes' actions serve as a model of faithfulness for future generations.

that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you
Moses is referred to as "the servant of the LORD," a title that signifies his unique role as God's chosen leader and prophet. This phrase emphasizes the continuity of leadership and divine command from Moses to Joshua. The commands given by Moses were not merely his own but were divinely inspired, and the tribes' adherence to these commands reflects their respect for God's authority as mediated through His servant.

and you have obeyed my voice
Joshua acknowledges the tribes' obedience to his leadership as well. The phrase "obeyed my voice" highlights the importance of heeding godly leadership. In the Hebrew context, obedience is not just about following orders but involves a deep, relational trust in the leader's guidance. Joshua's leadership is seen as an extension of Moses', and ultimately, of God's will.

in all that I commanded you
This phrase reiterates the comprehensive nature of the tribes' obedience. The use of "all" signifies that their obedience was not partial or selective but complete. This total obedience is a testament to their commitment to God's covenant and their trust in Joshua's leadership. It serves as an inspirational reminder of the blessings that come from wholehearted devotion to God's commands.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and told them,
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“You
אַתֶּ֣ם (’at·tem)
Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

have done
שְׁמַרְתֶּ֔ם (šə·mar·tem)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

the servant
עֶ֣בֶד (‘e·ḇeḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

commanded
צִוָּ֣ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

you,
אֶתְכֶ֔ם (’eṯ·ḵem)
Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

and you have obeyed
וַתִּשְׁמְע֣וּ (wat·tiš·mə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my voice
בְקוֹלִ֔י (ḇə·qō·w·lî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

in all
לְכֹ֥ל (lə·ḵōl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I commanded
צִוִּ֖יתִי (ṣiw·wî·ṯî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

you.
אֶתְכֶֽם׃ (’eṯ·ḵem)
Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case


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