Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.
Pay attention to what I'm commanding you today: Look, I will drive out the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites ahead of you.
God is promising to remove the enemy nations from the Promised Land and commands His people to obey His instructions as He does this for them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is renewing His covenant with the Israelites on Mount Sinai after they had broken it by worshiping the golden calf, emphasizing obedience as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. He promises to drive out the pagan nations like the Amorites and Canaanites to fulfill His earlier pledge to Abraham and secure the land for His people. This context highlights God's faithfulness in providing for His chosen nation despite their unfaithfulness.
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