That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:
Don't get mixed up with these nations that are still living among you. Don't even mention the names of their gods, don't make promises using their names, don't worship them, and don't bow down to them.
Joshua is warning the Israelites to completely avoid any involvement with the false gods of the surrounding nations.
📚 Historical Context
This was part of Joshua's farewell speech to Israel before his death, after they had conquered much of the Promised Land. Many Canaanite peoples still lived among the Israelites, bringing the constant temptation to adopt their religious practices. Joshua knew that compromising with these pagan religions would lead Israel away from their covenant with God.
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