KJV ORIGINAL
And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I will send hornets ahead of you, which will drive out the Hivites, the Canaanites, and the Hittites from your path.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to use even insects as His instruments to clear the enemies from the land He's giving to His people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's promises to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. The Hivites, Canaanites, and Hittites were established tribes living in Canaan who would resist Israel's settlement. Some scholars believe the 'hornets' may refer to literal insects, while others suggest it could symbolize the fear and panic God would send upon these enemy nations.
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