Joshua 22: The Eastern Tribes and the Altar

Joshua praises Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh for their faithful service and sends them home east of the Jordan. When they build a large altar by the river, Israel nearly goes to war, but Phinehas and ten leaders learn it is only a witness to their shared worship of the LORD, and peace is restored.

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According to the eastern tribes, why had they built the altar (22:24-27)?

To offer their own sacrifices without crossing the riverTo honor Moses, who had given them their landTo mark the border so no western Israelite would cross itTo stand as a witness that they too belonged to the LORD