KJV ORIGINAL
And all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the children of Israel,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
All the people who remained from the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—those who were not Israelites—
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing the non-Israelite peoples who still lived in the land that God had given to Israel.
📚 Historical Context
These five groups were the original inhabitants of Canaan before the Israelites conquered the land under Joshua's leadership. Despite God's command to drive out these nations completely, many remained and continued living among the Israelites. This verse appears in the context of Solomon's reign, describing how he dealt with these remaining populations through forced labor for his building projects.
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