Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Phinehas son of Eleazar, the priest, and the leaders returned to Canaan from their meeting with the Reubenites and Gadites in Gilead and reported to the Israelites. New Living Translation Then Phinehas son of Eleazar, the priest, and the other leaders left the tribes of Reuben and Gad in Gilead and returned to the land of Canaan to tell the Israelites what had happened. English Standard Version Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the chiefs, returned from the people of Reuben and the people of Gad in the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the people of Israel, and brought back word to them. Berean Standard Bible Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. Berean Literal Bible And Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and they brought back to them word. King James Bible And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. New King James Version And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the rulers, returned from the children of Reuben and the children of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought back word to them. New American Standard Bible Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. NASB 1995 Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. NASB 1977 Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. Legacy Standard Bible Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. Amplified Bible Then Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and brought back word to them. Berean Annotated Bible Then Phinehas (mouth of brass) son of Eleazar (God has helped) the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites (God prevails) in the land of Canaan (lowland) and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites (behold a son) and Gadites (troop) in the land of Gilead (rocky region). Christian Standard Bible Then the priest Phinehas son of Eleazar and the leaders returned from the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report to them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report to them. American Standard Version And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. Contemporary English Version Phinehas and the clan leaders left Gilead and went back to Canaan to tell the Israelites about their meeting with the Reuben and Gad tribes. English Revised Version And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Phinehas (son of the priest Eleazar) and the leaders returned from Reuben and Gad in Gilead to Israel in Canaan and gave them the report. Good News Translation Then Phinehas and the leaders left the people of Reuben and Gad in the land of Gilead and went back to Canaan, to the people of Israel, and reported to them. International Standard Version So Eleazar's son Phinehas the priest and the leaders returned from the descendants of Reuben, the descendants of Gad, and from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan and to the people of Israel, bringing back word to them. NET Bible Phinehas, son of Eleazar, the priest, and the leaders left the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead and reported back to the Israelites in the land of Canaan. New Heart English Bible And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the leaders, returned from the people of Reuben, and from the people of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. Webster's Bible Translation And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, from the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. World English Bible Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, turn back from the sons of Reuben, and from the sons of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and bring them back word; Berean Literal Bible And Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest and the leaders returned from the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and they brought back to them word. Young's Literal Translation And Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, turn back from the sons of Reuben, and from the sons of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, unto the sons of Israel, and bring them back word; Smith's Literal Translation And Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, will turn back, and the chiefs, from the sons of Reuben and from the sons of Gad, from the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the sons of Israel, and will turn back to them the word. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he returned with the princes from the children of Ruben and Gad, out of the land of Galaad, into the land of Chanaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. Catholic Public Domain Version And he returned with the leaders, from the sons of Reuben and of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, into the parts of Canaan, to the sons of Israel. And he reported to them. New American Bible Phinehas, son of Eleazar the priest, and the leaders returned from the Reubenites and the Gadites in the land of Gilead to the Israelites in the land of Canaan, and reported the matter to them. New Revised Standard Version Then the priest Phinehas son of Eleazar and the chiefs returned from the Reubenites and the Gadites in the land of Gilead to the land of Canaan, to the Israelites, and brought back word to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes who were with him, returned from the Reubenites and from the Gadites and the Manashites, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them an answer. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Phinkhas son of Eliazer the Priest and the Princes of his people returned from the presence of the children of Rubil and from the presence of the children of Gad, and Manasheh from the land of Gelad to the land of Canaan to the children of Israel, and they brought them an answer OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them back word. Brenton Septuagint Translation So Phinees the priest and the princes departed from the children of Ruben, and from the children of Gad, and from the half tribe of Manasse out of Galaad into the land of Chanaan to the children of Israel; and reported the words to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Offensive Altar…31Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest said to the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, “Today we know that the LORD is among us, because you have not committed this breach of faith against Him. Consequently, you have delivered the Israelites from the hand of the LORD.” 32Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. 33The Israelites were satisfied with the report, and they blessed God and spoke no more about going to war against them to destroy the land where the Reubenites and Gadites lived.… Cross References Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, Numbers 31:6 And Moses sent the thousand from each tribe into battle, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, who took with him the vessels of the sanctuary and the trumpets for signaling. Numbers 25:11 “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned My wrath away from the Israelites; for he was zealous for My sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in My zeal. Numbers 25:7 On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, together with the other leaders, Numbers 1:16 These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel. Numbers 7:2 And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration. Deuteronomy 1:15 So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan Joshua 14:1 Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. Joshua 10:43 Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal. Numbers 34:2 “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: and brought back a report Numbers 13:26 and they went back to Moses, Aaron, and the whole congregation of Israel in the Wilderness of Paran at Kadesh. They brought back a report for the whole congregation and showed them the fruit of the land. Joshua 2:23-24 Then the two men started back, came down from the hill country, and crossed the river. So they came to Joshua son of Nun and reported all that had happened to them. / “The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.” Numbers 13:32 So they gave the Israelites a bad report about the land that they had spied out: “The land we explored devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw there are great in stature. regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. Deuteronomy 3:12-13 So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) Numbers 32:33 So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. Joshua 13:8 The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: Numbers 32:1-33 Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, … Treasury of Scripture And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again. and brought Joshua 22:12-14 And when the children of Israel heard of it, the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up to war against them… Proverbs 25:13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. Jump to Previous Canaan Chiefs Children Eleazar Elea'zar Israel Leaders Meeting Phinehas Phin'ehas Priest Princes Reported Reuben Reubenites WordJump to Next Canaan Chiefs Children Eleazar Elea'zar Israel Leaders Meeting Phinehas Phin'ehas Priest Princes Reported Reuben Reubenites WordJoshua 22 1. The two tribes and a half with a blessing are sent home,10. They build the altar of testimony in their journey 11. The Israelites are offended thereat 21. They vindicate their conduct, and give them good satisfaction Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest Phinehas, a significant figure in Israel's history, was known for his zealousness for God's holiness, as seen in Numbers 25:7-13. He was the grandson of Aaron, the first high priest, and his actions often reflected a deep commitment to maintaining the purity of Israel's worship. His involvement in this situation underscores the importance of priestly leadership in resolving potential conflicts within the Israelite community. together with the other leaders returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead Persons / Places / Events 1. PhinehasThe son of Eleazar, the priest, and grandson of Aaron. Known for his zeal for God's holiness, Phinehas played a crucial role in maintaining the unity and purity of Israel. 2. Eleazar The high priest and son of Aaron. He served as a spiritual leader and mediator for the Israelites. 3. Reubenites and Gadites Two of the tribes of Israel who settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River. They were initially misunderstood by the other tribes for building an altar, which was thought to be an act of rebellion. 4. Land of Gilead The region east of the Jordan River where the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh settled. 5. Canaan The land west of the Jordan River, where the majority of the Israelites settled, representing the Promised Land. Teaching Points Zeal for God's HolinessPhinehas exemplifies a passion for maintaining the holiness of God's people. We are called to uphold God's standards in our communities. The Importance of Communication Misunderstandings can lead to conflict. Open and honest communication, as demonstrated by Phinehas and the leaders, is crucial in resolving disputes. Unity Among Believers The tribes' resolution highlights the importance of unity among God's people. We should strive for peace and understanding within the church. Discernment in Leadership Phinehas and the leaders showed discernment by investigating the situation before passing judgment. Leaders today should seek wisdom and understanding before making decisions. Reconciliation and Peace The peaceful resolution of potential conflict among the tribes serves as a model for reconciliation. We are called to be peacemakers in our relationships. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 22:32?2. How does Joshua 22:32 demonstrate the importance of resolving misunderstandings among believers? 3. What role did Phinehas play in maintaining unity in Joshua 22:32? 4. How can Joshua 22:32 guide us in addressing conflicts within the church? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Joshua 22:32 and Matthew 18:15-17 on conflict resolution? 6. How can we apply the principles from Joshua 22:32 in our daily relationships? 7. How does Joshua 22:32 reflect the importance of unity among the Israelite tribes? 8. What historical context led to the events described in Joshua 22:32? 9. How does Joshua 22:32 demonstrate conflict resolution among the Israelites? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 22? 11. Who was the high priest in the Bible? 12. What is the Book of Joshua's date of writing? 13. Zechariah 7:9-10 commands mercy and compassion; how do these ideals reconcile with earlier Old Testament accounts of conquest and violence? 14. How does Joshua 22 align with other passages that mandate a single place of worship (e.g., Deuteronomy 12), and why is there no mention of God's direct intervention here? What Does Joshua 22:32 Mean Then• The adverb “Then” places the verse directly after the tense meeting about the altar near the Jordan. The Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh had explained their intent, easing the fears of apostasy (Joshua 22:29-31). • Scripture often marks pivotal moments with “then,” indicating God’s orderly progression of events (Exodus 14:30-31; 1 Samuel 17:48). Here, it signals the swift move from potential conflict to restored fellowship. Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest • Phinehas is the same man whose zeal once stopped a plague by confronting sin (Numbers 25:7-13). His proven faithfulness makes him an ideal envoy to test motives and guard holiness. • As grandson of Aaron, he embodies priestly mediation—standing between tribes to preserve covenant unity (Malachi 2:4-6; Judges 20:28). • His presence assures Israel that spiritual integrity, not politics, drives the investigation. Together with the other leaders • Ten chiefs, one from each western tribe, accompanied Phinehas (Joshua 22:14). Shared leadership prevents rash, unilateral action (Proverbs 11:14). • Their inclusion honors the principle that “every matter must be established by two or three witnesses” (Deuteronomy 19:15). • This collaborative approach models balanced authority: priestly oversight plus representative governance (Exodus 18:25-26). Returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan • The physical crossing back over the Jordan underscores that distance should not divide God’s people (Joshua 22:9). • Canaan remains the covenant land promised to Abraham (Genesis 17:8), yet those east of the Jordan are still full heirs (Numbers 32:33). • Their return without weapons drawn testifies that reconciliation, not retaliation, is God’s preferred outcome (Matthew 5:9; Psalm 133:1). Brought back a report • Accurate reporting quenches suspicion and prevents needless bloodshed (Proverbs 15:30; 25:25). • Phinehas relays the good news: “Today we know that the LORD is among us” (Joshua 22:31). • This illustrates Jesus’ teaching to verify issues privately before escalating them (Matthew 18:15-16). Regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead • The altar they built was “a witness between us” (Joshua 22:34), not a rival sanctuary. • By naming the eastern tribes, the verse reaffirms their inclusion in Israel despite geographical separation (Numbers 32:18-22). • Gilead often symbolizes vigilant faithfulness beyond borders (Jeremiah 50:19), reminding believers that fellowship rests on shared worship of the one true God, not mere location. summary Joshua 22:32 records the successful close of a potential schism: faithful leaders investigate, confirm loyalty, and report peace. God preserves national unity through righteous mediation, truthful communication, and mutual accountability. The verse encourages believers today to seek clarity, honor godly leadership, and labor for harmony within the covenant community. Hebrew Then Phinehasפִּֽינְחָ֣ס (pî·nə·ḥās) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6372: Phinehas -- three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Eleazar אֶלְעָזָ֣ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֣ן ׀ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest and the leaders וְהַנְּשִׂיאִ֡ים (wə·han·nə·śî·’îm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist returned וַיָּ֣שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Canaan כְּנַ֖עַן (kə·na·‘an) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan and brought back וַיָּשִׁ֥בוּ (way·yā·ši·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again a report regarding דָּבָֽר׃ (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause the Reubenites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and Gadites בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son in the land מֵאֶ֧רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Gilead. הַגִּלְעָ֛ד (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites Links Joshua 22:32 NIVJoshua 22:32 NLT Joshua 22:32 ESV Joshua 22:32 NASB Joshua 22:32 KJV Joshua 22:32 BibleApps.com Joshua 22:32 Biblia Paralela Joshua 22:32 Chinese Bible Joshua 22:32 French Bible Joshua 22:32 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 22:32 Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest (Josh. 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