The eastern tribes built the altar out of fear—not rebellion. They were afraid that one day, their children would be told: you have no share in the LORD. The Jordan was just a river. But rivers can become walls if no one tends them. What nearly became a civil war was resolved by a single act of faithfulness: someone asked before attacking, and someone else answered truthfully. The altar is named Witness. Because that is what it was. The companion written study for this episode is available free at https://bibleforthebroken.org/p/day-191the-altar-of-witness. You can explore the full library of studies and resources at BiblefortheBroken.org ...