From Joshua 20-22:
1. I have commented before on the interesting nature of how law was instituted in Israel, such that anyone who accidentally killed someone else was required to flee to a city of refuge. I wonder what happened after the High Priest died. The person accused gets to leave and is free to go back home. But suppose that the avenger is still angry about that situation - what happens if he kills that individual? Does he have to flee, or what?
2. Can I go home already? - Finally, Joshua allowed the "trans-Jordan" tribes to go back to their homes and families, since they had overcome the enemies of Israel on the other side of the Jordan river.
3. It is interesting that the "trans-Jordan" tribes set up the altar by the Jordan. It was a very wise move on their part to do this, and to look ahead thinking about their relationship with their fellow Israelites.
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