New International Version saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth—with large herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze and iron, and a great quantity of clothing—and divide the plunder from your enemies with your fellow Israelites.” New Living Translation he said to them, “Go back to your homes with the great wealth you have taken from your enemies—the vast herds of livestock, the silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and the large supply of clothing. Share the plunder with your relatives.” English Standard Version he said to them, “Go back to your tents with much wealth and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and with much clothing. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” Berean Standard Bible saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” Berean Literal Bible and spoke to them, saying, “With great riches return to your⁺ tents, and with very much livestock, with silver, and with gold, and with bronze, and with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the spoil of your⁺ enemies with your⁺ brothers.” King James Bible And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. New King James Version and spoke to them, saying, “Return with much riches to your tents, with very much livestock, with silver, with gold, with bronze, with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.” New American Standard Bible and said to them, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very many livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoils of your enemies with your brothers.” NASB 1995 and said to them, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” NASB 1977 and said to them, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” Legacy Standard Bible and spoke to them, saying, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” Amplified Bible and he said to them, “Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and with very many clothes; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers (fellow tribesmen).” Berean Annotated Bible saying, “Return to your⁺ homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your⁺ brothers the spoil of your⁺ enemies. Christian Standard Bible he said, “Return to your homes with great wealth: a huge number of cattle, and silver, gold, bronze, iron, and a large quantity of clothing. Share the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” Holman Christian Standard Bible he said, “Return to your homes with great wealth: a huge number of cattle, and silver, gold, bronze, iron, and a large quantity of clothing. Share the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” American Standard Version and spake unto them, saying, Return with much wealth unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. English Revised Version and spake unto them, saying, Return with much wealth unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation He also said to them, "Return to your homes with your vast wealth, large herds of livestock, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and loads of clothing. Divide the loot from your enemies with your relatives." International Standard Version "Return to your tents with great wealth, plenty of livestock, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and lots of clothing. Divide the spoil from your enemies among your relatives." NET Bible saying, "Take home great wealth, a lot of cattle, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and a lot of clothing. Divide up the goods captured from your enemies with your brothers." New Heart English Bible and spoke to them, saying, "Return with much wealth to your tents, with very much livestock, with silver, with gold, with bronze, with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers." Webster's Bible Translation And he spoke to them, saying, Return with much riches to your tents, and with very many cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblesaying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” World English Bible and spoke to them, saying, “Return with much wealth to your tents, with very much livestock, with silver, with gold, with bronze, with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the plunder of your enemies with your brothers.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand speaks to them, saying, “Turn back to your tents with great riches, and with very much livestock, with silver, and with gold, and with bronze, and with iron, and with very much raiment; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.” Berean Literal Bible and spoke to them, saying, “With great riches return to your⁺ tents, and with very much livestock, with silver, and with gold, and with bronze, and with iron, and with very much clothing. Divide the spoil of your⁺ enemies with your⁺ brothers.” Young's Literal Translation and speak unto them, saying, 'With great riches turn ye back unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to them, saying, With much riches turn back to your tents, and with exceeding many cattle, with silver and with gold and with brass and with iron and with exceeding many garments: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe said to them : With much substance and riches, you return to your settlements, with silver and gold, brass and iron, and variety of raiment: divide the prey of your enemies with your brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version he said to them: “Return to your settlements with much substance and wealth, with silver and gold, brass and iron, and a multitude of garments. Divide the spoils of your enemies with your brothers.” New American Bible he said, “Now that you are returning to your own tents with great wealth, with abundant livestock, with silver, gold, bronze and iron, and with a very large supply of clothing, divide these spoils of your enemies with your allies there.” New Revised Standard Version he said to them, “Go back to your tents with much wealth, and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and with a great quantity of clothing; divide the spoil of your enemies with your kindred.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he spoke to them, saying, Return to your towns and to the land of your inheritance with much wealth and with very many cattle, with silver, with gold, with brass, with iron, and with very much clothing; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to them: “Return to your cities and the land of your inheritance with many riches and with very abundant property in silver and in gold, and in brass and in iron, and with very abundant clothing, and divide the loot of your enemies with your brethren” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and spoke unto them, saying: 'Return with much wealth unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment; divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they departed with much wealth to their houses, and they divided the spoil of their enemies with their brethren; very much cattle, and silver, and gold, and iron, and much raiment. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Eastern Tribes Return Home…7(To the half-tribe of Manasseh Moses had given land in Bashan, and to the other half Joshua gave land on the west side of the Jordan among their brothers.) When Joshua sent them to their homes he blessed them, 8saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” Cross References “Return to your homes with your great wealth, Joshua 1:14-15 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, / until the LORD gives them rest as He has done for you, and your brothers also possess the land that the LORD your God is giving them. Then you may return to the land of your inheritance and take possession of that which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the east side of the Jordan.” 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.” Deuteronomy 8:12-13 Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell, / and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, with immense herds of livestock, Numbers 31:9-12 The Israelites captured the Midianite women and their children, and they plundered all their herds, flocks, and goods. / Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites had lived, as well as all their encampments, / and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals. … 1 Samuel 30:20 And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” Numbers 32:16-17 Then the Gadites and Reubenites approached Moses and said, “We want to build sheepfolds here for our livestock and cities for our little ones. / But we will arm ourselves and be ready to go ahead of the Israelites until we have brought them into their place. Meanwhile, our little ones will remain in the fortified cities for protection from the inhabitants of the land. with silver, gold, bronze, iron, Numbers 31:22 Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— Joshua 6:19 For all the silver and gold and all the articles of bronze and iron are holy to the LORD; they must go into His treasury.” 1 Chronicles 29:2 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. and very many clothes. 2 Chronicles 28:15 Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria. 2 Kings 7:8 When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them. Exodus 12:35-36 Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” 1 Samuel 30:24-25 Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” / And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day. Numbers 31:27 Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation. Deuteronomy 6:10-12 And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, / with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied, / be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. Treasury of Scripture And he spoke to them, saying, Return with much riches to your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brothers. Return Deuteronomy 8:9-14,17,18 A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass… 2 Chronicles 17:5 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. 2 Chronicles 32:27 And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; divide Numbers 31:27 And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation: 1 Samuel 30:24 For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. Psalm 68:12 Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. Jump to Previous Brass Cattle Clothes Clothing Divide Enemies Herds Homes Iron Livestock Raiment Riches Silver Spoil Tents WealthJump to Next Brass Cattle Clothes Clothing Divide Enemies Herds Homes Iron Livestock Raiment Riches Silver Spoil Tents WealthJoshua 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 saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, Joshua dismissed the eastern tribes after they had faithfully fought alongside the other Israelites throughout the conquest of Canaan. They returned to their inheritance east of the Jordan with the rewards gained in battle. Jos 1:14-15 Your wives, your young children, and your livestock… with immense herds of livestock, Their livestock reflected both the spoil acquired during the campaign and the pastoral character of the lands assigned to Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh. Num 31:9-12 The Israelites captured the Midianite women… with silver, gold, bronze, iron, The valuable metals taken from conquered peoples supplied resources for trade, tools, weapons, and household needs, displaying the extent of Israel’s victories. Num 31:22 Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— and very many clothes. Garments were valuable possessions in the ancient world and formed part of the substantial spoil carried back to their families. 2Ch 28:15 Then the men who were designated by name arose,… Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” Those who had remained east of the Jordan to guard homes, families, and livestock were to share in the gains of those who had gone to war. The command preserved unity among the tribes and recognized that all had contributed to Israel’s security. 1Sa 30:24-25 Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, who led the people into the Promised Land. In this passage, he is addressing the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. 2. Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh These tribes had settled on the east side of the Jordan River but had crossed over to help their fellow Israelites conquer the land west of the Jordan. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The conquest of this land is a central theme in the book of Joshua. 4. The Spoil of War The wealth and goods taken from defeated enemies, which in this context includes livestock, precious metals, and clothing. 5. The Jordan River A significant geographical and spiritual boundary for the Israelites, symbolizing the transition from the wilderness into the Promised Land. Teaching Points Unity and BrotherhoodThe command to share the spoils underscores the importance of unity and mutual support among God's people. We are called to share our blessings with others, recognizing that all we have is from God. Faithfulness to Commitments The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh honored their commitment to help their fellow Israelites. This teaches us the importance of being faithful to our promises and responsibilities. God's Provision The wealth and resources gained in battle are a testament to God's provision. We should acknowledge God's hand in our successes and be generous with what He has given us. Stewardship of Resources The distribution of the spoil is a reminder of the responsibility to manage resources wisely and justly, ensuring that all members of the community are cared for. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 22:8?2. How can we "share the spoils" with others in our community today? 3. What does Joshua 22:8 teach about the importance of generosity and gratitude? 4. How does Joshua 22:8 connect to New Testament teachings on sharing blessings? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of sharing wealth in our lives? 6. How does Joshua 22:8 encourage us to support our family and church community? 7. How does Joshua 22:8 reflect God's view on wealth and material blessings? 8. What historical context surrounds the events in Joshua 22:8? 9. How does Joshua 22:8 relate to the theme of unity among the tribes of Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 22? Verse 8. - Riches. The word here used is an uncommon one, and occurs only here and in the later Hebrew. Divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. This was the just reward for their toils. And here, as elsewhere, we may observe the strict and scrupulous integrity of Joshua. The division of the spoil by other leaders has often been the cause of heart burnings and even of mutiny. Here each man has his due, and no room is left for reproach or dissatisfaction. Joshua 22:8 celebrates God’s faithfulness from conquest to homecoming. The returning soldiers are blessed with rest, riches, herds, precious metals, and garments—tokens of divine provision. Yet the final command to share reminds us that blessing is never hoarded; it is distributed in love, preserving unity and magnifying the generosity of God who gives all good things. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew saying,וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Return שׁ֤וּבוּ (šū·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֲלֵיהֶ֜ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to your homes אָֽהֳלֵיכֶם֙ (’ā·ho·lê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 168: A tent with your great רַבִּ֜ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great wealth, בִּנְכָסִ֨ים (bin·ḵā·sîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5233: Riches, treasures with immense רַב־ (raḇ-) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great herds of livestock, וּבְמִקְנֶ֣ה (ū·ḇə·miq·neh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition with silver, בְּכֶ֨סֶף (bə·ḵe·sep̄) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money gold, וּבְזָהָ֜ב (ū·ḇə·zā·hāḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky bronze, וּבִנְחֹ֧שֶׁת (ū·ḇin·ḥō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base iron, וּבְבַרְזֶ֛ל (ū·ḇə·ḇar·zel) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement and very many הַרְבֵּ֣ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great clothes. וּבִשְׂלָמ֖וֹת (ū·ḇiś·lā·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8008: A wrapper, mantle Divide חִלְק֥וּ (ḥil·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with your brothers אֲחֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḥê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) the spoil שְׁלַל־ (šə·lal-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty of your enemies.” אֹיְבֵיכֶ֖ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary Additonal Resources Joshua 22:8 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 22:8 Bible Gateway Joshua 22:8 Bible.com Joshua 22:8 NIV |
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