1. Joshua 22:22 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why do these eastern tribes refer to the Mighty One, God, the LORD?

Joshua 22:22 (ESV)

22 “The Mighty One, God, the LORD! The Mighty One, God, the LORD! He knows; and let Israel itself know! If it was in rebellion or in breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today

The numerous terms used to refer to God is slightly unusual and found elsewhere only in Psalm 50:1–23. An alternative translation is, The Lord God of gods (NKJV). It is most likely a creedal statement by which the eastern tribes affirm their orthodox belief that the Lord is God. They are not busy serving other gods.