Joshua 22:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the clans of Israel:”
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“Then the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the clans of Israel:”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,”
King James Version · Public Domain“Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered, and spake unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the sons of Reuben, and the sons of Gad, and the half of the tribe of Manasseh, answer and speak with the heads of the thousands of Israel:”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Joshua 22:21 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
- Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- Proverbs 16:1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
- Proverbs 18:13He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
- Proverbs 24:26An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
- Micah 5:2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel— One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
- Acts 11:4But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events:
- James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
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