Joshua 22:13-15 Assume

 13Then the sons of Israel sent Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest to the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, in the land of Gilead, 14and with him ten leaders, one leader from each father’s household from each of the tribes of Israel; and each one was the head of his father’s household among the thousands of Israel. 15They came to the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, in the land of Gilead, and they said to them, 

“Phinehas led the group because he had the authority. He was high priest over the whole nation, including the two and one-half tribes on the east side of the Jordan. He not only had the authority, he also had the heart of a wise shepherd. He wanted to correct the erring, to protect the nation, and to drive out the dangerous.” (Guzik)

“Israel reacted according to God’s character. Their assembling for war demonstrated God’s holiness, but their personal confrontation demonstrated God’s love.” (Guzik)

Assume

Some people say this word means: ass out of you and me! I study these verses and see a big misunderstanding for this reason, nowhere do we read the Israelites inquired of the Lord!

“Phinehas had authority, he also had the heart of a wise shepherd.” (Guzik) 

But if he was wise, wouldn’t he have inquired of the Lord first?

Dear Lord, help us be wise by inquiring of You first in all things and smart enough to wait for an answer. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.

Blessings