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Joshua 17:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly drive them out.

Joshua 17:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 17:13

Theological / Devotional

To tribute. The LXX reads, “made them obedient.” Covetousness probably led to this compromise. Money and power go a long way to ease many a conscience. Yet money without righteousness can never enrich a righteous cause. Many a man will stand condemned in the judgment because he loved riches more than God. God wants men with faith and courage who will not be bought or sold either by money, power, or honor.

By SdaBc