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Judges 2:23-1953 kjv — Therefore the Lord left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Jos…

King James Version

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

— Judges 2:23-1953, King James Version

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Judges 2 — Context

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And the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;

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I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:

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That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the Lord to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.

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

Judges 2:23-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 2:23-1953 say?
Judges 2:23-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore the Lord left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua. ”
Where is Judges 2:23-1953 in the Bible?
Judges 2:23-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 2, verses 23–1953.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 2:23-1953.
What translation should I read Judges 2:23-1953 in?
Judges 2:23-1953 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 Judges 2:23-1953?
Judges 2:23-1953 reads (KJV): “Therefore the Lord left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua. ” 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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