Joshua 22:26

Therefore we said, Let vs now prepare to build vs an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Therefore we said, 'Let us build an altar, not for burnt offering or for sacrifice;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt-offering, nor for sacrifice:
- American Standard Version (1901)

So we said, Let us now make an altar for ourselves, not for burned offerings or for the offerings of beasts:
- Basic English Bible

And we said, Let us now set to work to build an altar, not for burnt-offering, nor for sacrifice,
- Darby Bible

Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt-offering, nor for sacrifice:
- Webster's Bible

Therefore we said, 'Let's now prepare to build ourselves an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice;
- World English Bible

`And we say, Pray let us prepare for ourselves to build the altar -- not for burnt-offering nor for sacrifice --
- Youngs Literal Bible

Therefore we said: Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt-offering, nor for sacrifice;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Joshua 22:26

22:24 With the Lord - You have no relation to him, nor interest in him, or his worship.

22:25 A border - To shut you out of the land of promise, and consequently from the covenant made between God and our fathers. No part - Nothing to do with him; no right to serve him or expect favour from him. Cease from fearing the Lord - For they that are cut off from public ordinances, usually by degrees lose all religion. It is true, the form and profession of godliness, may be kept without the life and power of it. But the life and power will not long be kept, without the form and profession of it.

22:27 Before him - That we and ours may have and hold our privilege of serving and worshiping God, not upon this altar, but in the place of God's presence, in your tabernacle, and upon your altar.

22:28 The pattern - An exact representation and resemblance. A witness - That we both serve one God, and approve and make use of one and the same altar.