3 For a long time now-to this very day-you have not deserted your fellow Israelites but have carried out the mission the Lord your God gave you.
3 Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the Lord your God.
3 You have not forsaken your brothers these many days, down to this day, but have been careful to keep the charge of the Lord your God.
3 All this time and right down to this very day you have not abandoned your brothers; you've shouldered the task laid on you by God, your God.
3 You have not left your brethren these many days, up to this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the Lord your God.
3 During all this time you have not deserted the other tribes. You have been careful to obey the commands of the Lord your God right up to the present day.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 22:3
Commentary on Joshua 22:1-9
(Read Joshua 22:1-9)
Joshua dismisses the tribes with good counsel. Those who have the commandment have it in vain, unless they do the commandment; and it will not be done aright unless we take diligent heed. In particular to love the Lord our God, as the best of beings, and the best of friends; and as far as that principle rules in the heart, there will be constant care and endeavour to walk in his ways, even those that are narrow and up-hill. In every instance to keep his commandments. At all times, and in all conditions, with purpose of heart to cleave unto the Lord, and to serve him and his kingdom among men, with all our heart, and with all our soul. This good counsel is given to all; may God give us grace to take it!