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Judges 2:23

King James Version (KJV)

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Judges 2:23

Verse 23 of 23

Scripture focus

Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua.

Judges 2:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 2:23

Theological / Devotional

Left those nations. Obstacles are necessary to the development of character. It was well for the Israelites to learn how to live a holy life in the midst of a corrupt environment. Continued conflict with the powers of evil would, if correctly met, develop true faith in God. Because of this God had not fully prospered the first efforts of the tribes to consolidate their allotments. His plan was that as the people increased in number and learned the lessons of obedience and faith, they were to be given power to drive out the remaining Canaanites. In the history of Israel under David and Solomon this objective was, to a degree, at least, accomplished.

The Lord had helped the Israelites to drive out as many of the Canaanites as were necessary in order to provide room for the tribes to settle. His plan was that as the people increased in number and learned the lessons of obedience and faith, they were to be given power to drive out the remaining Canaanites. In the history of Israel under David and Solomon this objective was, to a degree, at least, accomplished.

ELLEN G. WHITE COMMENTS

27-35PP 543

2 MYP 432

7 PP 544

10-19PP 545

22 AH 205, 221; LS 323

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