Joshua 23:5 net — The LORD your God will drive them out from before you and remove them, so you can occupy their land as the LORD your Go…

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"The LORD your God will drive them out from before you and remove them, so you can occupy their land as the LORD your God promised you."

— Joshua 23:5, NET Bible

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Joshua 23:5 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And the Lord your God, he shall expel them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the Lord your God hath promised unto you.”
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ASV
“And Jehovah your God, he will thrust them out from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as Jehovah your God spake unto you. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh your God will thrust them out from before you, and drive them from out of your sight. You shall possess their land, as Yahweh your God spoke to you.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“The Lord your God will destroy them, and take them away from before your face, and you shall possess the land as he hath promised you.”
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BBE
“The Lord your God will send them away by force, driving them out before you; and you are to take their land for your heritage, as the Lord your God said to you.”
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KJVA
“And the Lord your God, he shall expel them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the Lord your God hath promised unto you.”
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Joshua 23 — Context

So Joshua summoned all Israel, including the elders, rulers, judges, and leaders, and told them:“I am very old.

You saw everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your behalf, for the LORD your God fights for you.

See, I have parceled out to your tribes these remaining nations, from the Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the nations I defeated.

The LORD your God will drive them out from before you and remove them, so you can occupy their land as the LORD your God promised you.

Be very strong! Carefully obey all that is written in the law scroll of Moses so you won’t swerve from it to the right or the left,

or associate with these nations that remain near you. You must not invoke or make solemn declarations by the names of their gods! You must not worship or bow down to them!

But you must be loyal to the LORD your God, as you have been to this very day.

Joshua 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 23:5 say?

Joshua 23:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD your God will drive them out from before you and remove them, so you can occupy their land as the LORD your God promised you.”

Where is Joshua 23:5 in the Bible?

Joshua 23:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 23, verse 5.

Who wrote Joshua?

Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.

What is the book of Joshua about?

Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.

What are the major themes of Joshua?

Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 23:5.

What translation should I read Joshua 23:5 in?

Joshua 23:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Joshua 23:5?

Joshua 23:5 reads (NET): “The LORD your God will drive them out from before you and remove them, so you can occupy their land as the LORD your God promised you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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