And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee into the land of the Canaanites, as he sware unto thee and to thy fathers, and shall give it thee,
When the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites, as he promised you and your ancestors, and gives it to you,
God is reminding the Israelites that He will fulfill His promise to bring them into the Promised Land, just as He swore to their forefathers.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the instructions given by God through Moses to the Israelites shortly after their deliverance from Egypt during the Exodus. It refers to God's covenant promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, assuring their descendants the land of Canaan as an inheritance. At this point, the Israelites are preparing to enter this Promised Land, with the verse emphasizing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His oath despite the challenges they faced in the wilderness.
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