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13 The Israelites (God prevails) sent Phinehas (mouth of brass) son of Eleazar (God has helped) the priest to the land of Gilead (rocky region), to the Reubenites (behold a son), the Gadites (troop), and the half-tribe of Manasseh (causing to forget). 14 With him they sent ten chiefs—one family leader from each tribe of Israel (he wrestles with God), each the head of a family among the clans of Israel. 15 They went to the Reubenites (behold a son), the Gadites (troop), and the half-tribe of Manasseh (causing to forget) in the land of Gilead (rocky region) and said to them, 16 “This is what the whole congregation of the LORD {YHWH} says: ‘What is this breach of faith you⁺ have committed today against the God {Elohim} of Israel (he wrestles with God) by turning away from the LORD and building for yourselves an altar, that you⁺ might rebel against the LORD this day? Joshua 22:13-16, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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