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Judges 2:22

Judges 2:23 nasb — So the LORD allowed those nations to remain, not driving them out quickly; and He did not give them into the hand of Jo…

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"So the LORD allowed those nations to remain, not driving them out quickly; and He did not give them into the hand of Joshua."

— Judges 2:23, NASB

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Judges 2 — Context

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So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He said, "Because this nation has transgressed My covenant which I commanded their fathers and has not listened to My voice,

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I also will no longer drive out before them any of the nations which Joshua left when he died,

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in order to test Israel by them, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk in it as their fathers did, or not."

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So the LORD allowed those nations to remain, not driving them out quickly; and He did not give them into the hand of Joshua.

Judges 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 2:23 say?
Judges 2:23 in the NASB reads: “So the LORD allowed those nations to remain, not driving them out quickly; and He did not give them into the hand of Joshua.”
Where is Judges 2:23 in the Bible?
Judges 2:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 2, verse 23.
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.
What translation should I read Judges 2:23 in?
Judges 2:23 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?
Judges 2:23 reads (NASB): “So the LORD allowed those nations to remain, not driving them out quickly; and He did not give 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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