1:12-15
The Reubenites, Gadites and half-tribe of Manasseh were the tribes that were allowed to stay on the other side of the Jordan, as long as they helped the other tribes conquer the land of Canaan. This is showing that the agreement was still valid and was fulfilled. Only after the conquest was completed could the fighting men of these tribes go back to occupy their own land.
1:16-18
The people then agree to abide by Joshua’s commands. They are giving him the same allegiance as they gave to Moses. In all honesty, that wasn’t much! “Just as we fully obeyed Moses, we will obey you.” This demonstrates a rather rose-tinted spectacles view of their obedience to Moses. They want the Lord to be with Joshua as he was with Moses, and they then say anyone who rebels against Joshua’s word should be put to death. The chapter finishes with the people urging Joshua to be “strong and courageous”.
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