An Altar of Witness

In Joshua 22 a potentially disastrous conflict underscores the importance of maintaining the unity of God's people based on wholehearted covenant faithfulness and true worship of God. In fact, it is a key mark of God's presence in spite of their diversity and differences.

1. The eastern tribes are sent home
   after a job well done (22:1-8)

2. Conflict arises over the eastern
   tribes' altar (22:9-20)

3. Reconciliation restores the unity of
   God's people (22:21-34)