But when ye go over Jordan, and dwell in the land which the LORD your God giveth you to inherit, and when he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety;
But when you cross the Jordan River and settle in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as your inheritance, and when he gives you peace from all your enemies around you, so that you live in safety;
God is promising His people that after they cross into the Promised Land, He will give them peace from their enemies and a safe place to live.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set in the time when Moses was giving his final instructions to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and forty years of wandering in the wilderness. It reflects God's covenant promise to give them the land as an inheritance, as originally pledged to Abraham, but only after they faced and overcame their enemies. The emphasis on rest and safety underscores God's faithfulness in providing security for His people once they obeyed and settled the land.
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