And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.
The LORD your God will drive out those nations ahead of you gradually, bit by bit. You won't be able to destroy them all at once, or else the wild animals would multiply and become a problem for you.
God is explaining that He will remove Israel's enemies slowly and strategically, not all at once, to prevent the land from becoming overrun with dangerous wild animals.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, preparing them for the gradual conquest of Canaan. In ancient times, sparsely populated areas would quickly become overrun with dangerous wild animals like lions, bears, and wolves. God's plan for a gradual conquest would ensure the land remained populated and cultivated, preventing this ecological problem.
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