Psalms 106:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They did not destroy the nations that the LORD had commanded them to destroy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is pointing out that God's people failed to obey His specific command to completely remove certain enemy nations from the land.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to Israel's conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua, when God commanded them to completely drive out or destroy the Canaanite nations living there. However, the Israelites often made compromises, allowing some of these nations to remain, which later led to spiritual corruption and idol worship among God's people. This disobedience had long-lasting consequences throughout Israel's history.

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