Read Joshua 22.1-9
In 22.1-9: The eastern tribes return home.
In verse 4: Because rest has been achieved (21.44), the commitments made in 1.13, 15 can now be fulfilled.
Go to your tents reflects traditional language for the dispersal of the national assembly (1 Kings 12.16) or tribal militia.
In verse 7: Manasseh's situation is unique, with territory both east and west of the Jordan.
In verse 8: Sharing out the spoil of conquest corresponds to Israel's traditional custom (1 Sam 30.21-25).
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